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A complete overview of the disciplinary process

11th April 2017 No Comments

BLOG Having a disciplinary procedure is not all about disciplining employees. Itโ€™s also about working with your staff to maintain high standards of conduct and

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ACAS Code on Discipline & Grievance

11th April 2017 No Comments

Blog Our Employment Law Advisers often receive calls from anxious employers about how to handle disciplinary and grievance issues. Rightly so, because not following the

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BLOG Gross misconduct in the workplace can pose significant challenges for employers and understanding your legal rights is crucial. In this expert guide, we provide

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All you need to know about zero hours contracts

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Zero hours contracts have been branded as controversial and prone to abuse with a number of employers receiving considerable flak for their use. In fact,

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Employment status has been placed under intense scrutiny in recent months, leaving some employers wondering if they will end up with more obligations than they

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Fixed-term employment contracts โ€“ pros and cons for an organisation

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Blog Written by Hannah Kennedy on 12 February 2021 For many employers, it is important to have flexibility in their workforce. However, when assessing the fixed-term

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Disciplining volunteers in charities

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Volunteers are at the heart of most charities, but unfortunately, thereโ€™s always the odd bad apple. Most people at your charity will be a fantastic

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Employment Tribunals compensation limits rise

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The amount that employers will have to pay out in cases of redundancy and unfair dismissals is set to rise. Compensation limits and minimum awards

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Blog Once an employee announces their pregnancy, theyโ€™re entitled to statutory maternity leave rights. How these rights function and what pay an employee is entitled

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Consultation on new and expectant mother rights

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The Government has pledged to consult on options to ensure there are sufficient protections for pregnant women and new mothers.  As it currently stands, the

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