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Rest breaks for workers

It is common that workers work through their rest breaks and do not complain about it. However, you may face legal action if you do

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Smoking in the workplace

It is common for employers to allow workers breaks for a quick cigarette, but make sure you understand your legal obligations and have clear rules

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Rio 2016

Rio 2016 – HR Hurdles

Employment Issues and the Olympic Games With the Olympic Games in Rio having kicked off in true Samba style, what happens when employees’ behaviour creates

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Holiday Pay

Holiday Pay Update

There has been yet more news regarding the issue of holiday pay. Back in April 2015, the Employment Tribunal decided in Lock v British Gas

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Travel Time

Travel News

Further to our recent report regarding whether travel time to and from work could amount to working time, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has

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Sick leave

What a Carry On

There has been yet another case on the issue of annual leave, but this time regarding the right to carry over untaken annual leave into

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