Acas reveal early conciliation figures
ALMOST two thirds of early conciliation cases dealt with by Acas did not proceed to a tribunal claim, according to figures based on the first year of the scheme.
Did you know?
THE Employment Law team at MDDUS have a range of useful documentation available.
Don't forget
FROM October 1, the following changes to the national minimum wage took place:
National living wage to be introduced
EMPLOYEES over 25 who are currently on the national minimum wage will get a pay rise in April with the government introducing a compulsory national living wage.
Case study: Gross misconduct can still result in an unfair dismissal
The case of Harvey v Vista Hotels involved an unfair dismissal claim.
Saying sorry when things go wrong
A sincere apology when things go wrong can help prevent patient complaints from escalating, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Diary
GPST Issue 11 Diary
An improper relationship?
Is it ever appropriate to become romantically involved with a patient – past or present? Dr Susan Gibson-Smith offers some advice
Open and honest
MDDUS medical adviser Dr Barry Parker highlights what doctors need to know about the duty of candour
Case study: A painful twist
...An urgent referral should have led to an ultrasound scan in which the torsion would have been identified...