Brexit: the UK voted to leave the EU by a margin of 3.8%. Read my views on the potential impact on 7 key areas of UK Employment Legislation.
Brexit and Employment Law Implications
New Driving Licence Rules
New rules governing the recording of motoring offences on drivers’ licences were introduced on 8 June 2015. Endorsements and penalty points issued in Scotland, England and Wales will be recorded electronically and will no longer appear on the driver’s licence card or the paper counterpart.
If a valid driving licence is a requirement for any of your employees read my overview of the new regime introduced by the DVLA.
Pre-election Reforms to Employment Law Come into Force
A number of pre-election reforms to Employment Law come into force today and should not slip under the radar for employers.
How to Deal with an Employees Body Odour
The recent hot weather has led to a lot of calls about how to deal with an employees body odour read my tips for handling an awkward HR conversation.
How To Deal With The Death Of An Employee
Co-workers can be greatly affected by the passing of a colleague, this article provides tips so you know How To Deal With The Death Of An Employee.
Agency Workers Regulations
The Government are investigating ways to water down the Agency Workers Regulations although its highly unlikely they would go head-to-head with the EU
Dismissal for failing to agree to new terms and conditions following TUPE transfer was automatic unfair dismissal
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has held that the dismissal for failing to agree to new terms and conditions following TUPE transfer was automatic unfair dismissal
How Important Is It To Keep Personal Data Safe?
After the News International hacking scandal this week, I thought it only right to produce a post on how important it is to keep personal data safe.
Wrexham Drivers Awarded £60,000 for Unfair Dismissal
Wrexham Drivers Awarded £60,000 for Unfair Dismissal, the case hinged on the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations.
Private Detectives as an Extension of your Management Team
Most businesses don’t employ private detectives as full time members of their HR departments and are often only called upon in reaction to an incident or a gut feeling that there is something happening that essentially the HR team need some evidence for so they can begin their grievance procedure.
Read my brief overview of where a private detective may be able to help your business.
