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The 12 HR Myths at Christmas | Employment Law Guidance

The 12 HR Myths at Christmas | Employment Law Guidance

We take a look at some of the most common HR myths at Christmas and provide practical guidance for employers and businesses. 1. Myth: Temporary Christmas-cover workers do not get holidays. 2. Myth: Temporary Christmas-cover workers do not have a contract if there is nothing in writing. 3. HR Myths at Christmas: An end of […]

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Handling Employee Theft – The Complete Guide for Employers

Handling Employee Theft – The Complete Guide for Employers

What Is Employee Theft? It’s important here to start with the definition of theft from an employer. Stealing at work is generally termed ‘theft in the workplace.’ Employee theft is generally defined as when an employee is guilty of “any stealing, use, or misuse of an employer’s assets without permission.” The term “assets” within this […]

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Notice Period Query? – Employers 5 Common Questions Answered

Notice Period Query? – Employers 5 Common Questions Answered

Notice periods, contractual and statutory rules, effective dates, and the giving and receiving of notice can be a very complex area of any employment relationship. It relates mainly to issues surrounding a termination of employment and in that sense can often be a contentious and negative subject. Read our roundup below of the 5 common […]

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A Guide to Dismissal Decisions for Employees Approaching 2 Years’ Service

A Guide to Dismissal Decisions for Employees Approaching 2 Years’ Service

The 2 year mark is a significant date in any employment relationship. This is because once an employee has 2 years’ continuous service they have the requisite qualifying service to bring an ordinary unfair dismissal claim. It is important to remember that there are a whole host of other claims, such as discrimination claims, that […]

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Unpaid Work Trials – What’s Legal?

Unpaid Work Trials – What’s Legal?

Unpaid work trials often form an important part of businesses’ recruitment processes. They allow a company to test how a potential employee handles the pressures of a real working environment and ensures they have the required skills. However, a growing number of businesses appear to be using unpaid trials for ulterior purposes, often in an […]

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Third Party Pressure: An Employer’s Guide

Third Party Pressure: An Employer’s Guide

There may be times when a business can find themselves in a situation where one of their clients has requested the removal of one of their employees from the client’s premises due to that employee’s performance or conduct concerns. These third party pressure situations mainly occur in such industries as security, cleaning and construction. So […]

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The Complete Guide To Fixed Term Contracts

The Complete Guide To Fixed Term Contracts

Fixed Term Contracts (also known as FTCs) are used widely throughout a variety of industries. They’re one of a number of types of contract employers can use to bring in new staff when the need arises. However, fixed term contracts are not as simple as they first may seem. Consequently, employers need to be sure […]

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A Guide to Lawful Basis for Processing Employee Personal Data

A Guide to Lawful Basis for Processing Employee Personal Data

Is your organisation ready for GDPR? The New legislation comes into effect on 25th May and overrides the current data protection legislation. It places more obligations on organisations of all sizes in respect to the protection and processing activities (using lawful basis) of individual’s personal data. Lawful Basis for Processing Under the GDPR legislation, in […]

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