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Don't forget

FROM October 1, the following changes in the rate of the National Minimum Wage take place:

  • 25 September 2013
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Ask the expert: Flexible working applications

I EMPLOY an administrative assistant in a busy city centre medical practice and she is due to return from maternity leave shortly. She has called the practice to ask whether it would be possible to return to work on a part-time basis. She was previously full-time but has requested to work three days a week.

  • 21 March 2013
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  • Employment Law Update

Don't forget

FROM April 1, the following changes take place:

  • 21 March 2013
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  • Employment Law Update

HR Alert: Government challenge change on criminal records checks

SOME prospective employees in England and Wales may not have to disclose their criminal records following a landmark court ruling.

  • 21 March 2013
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  • Employment Law Update

Case study: Job interview is not an audition

BACKGROUND: Czikai v FreemantleMedia Ltd was an interesting case involving a failed appearance on a popular talent show and how an audition doesn’t give you the same employment rights as a job interview.

  • 21 March 2013
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  • Employment Law Update

Progress in plans to extend shared parental leave

THE Children and Families Bill has moved a step closer to reality after MPs passed the legislation at second reading last month.

  • 21 March 2013
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  • Employment Law Update

Unpaid parental leave increases while fit-note guidance is revised

RULES extending the right to unpaid parental leave came into force this month.

  • 21 March 2013
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  • Employment Law Update

Ask the expert: Long-term absence

We have been receiving a high number of calls on the employment law advice line regarding long-term sickness issues. Long-term sickness can cause major disruption in practices, resulting in costs to cover a temporary replacement, as well as affecting morale as colleagues have to pick up extra work for the absent employee.

  • 25 September 2012
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  • Employment Law Update

New tribunal fees confirmed

The government have advised they are trying to reduce the number of claims brought before employment tribunals by introducing fees for those using the service. These fees are due to be implemented in summer 2013.

  • 25 September 2012
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  • Employment Law Update

Dealing with breach of confidentiality and unacceptable behaviour

A patient has written into the practice with a serious allegation. The practice manager phoned the patient to discuss her letter and she has advised that one of our receptionists has started an affair with her estranged husband.

  • 25 September 2012
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  • Employment Law Update

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