HR Alert: Reducing risk of pregnancy discrimination
PRACTICES are reminded of the importance of having detailed policies in place to support new and expectant mums at work.
Calls to employment law team continue to rise
FIGURES from the latest MDDUS annual report reveal yet another busy year for the employment law team.
Don't forget
THE following changes to the national minimum wage take place from October 1:
Disciplinary hearing webinar
NEED any advice on the difficult subject of carrying out a disciplinary hearing in your practice?
Mind your language
PRACTICES in England and Wales are being advised to review their recruitment policies and practices to incorporate new language fluency requirements that come into force in October.
Case study: The perils of ignoring contract terms
A MANAGER at a car dealership was awarded more than £70,000 after winning a claim for constructive dismissal. This case highlights the importance of following the terms of an employee’s contract - even if it was written half a century ago.
New risk webinars
HEAR tips on how to minimise risk around the use of chaperones and information sharing agreements in the latest MDDUS webinars coming up in October.
A constructive response
Few doctors relish being the subject of a patient complaint but it can be a useful learning experience. Dr Gail Gilmartin advises
An urgent diagnosis
Recent NICE guidance states that patients showing signs of sepsis should be treated with the same urgency as those with suspected heart attacks