Ask the expert: Social networking sites
We have been receiving a large number of calls on the employment law advice line regarding the use of social networking sites, such as Facebook, twitter and MySpace.
Employment law changes for the year ahead
We’ve already looked at the increase in the required qualifying period for an unfair dismissal as well as changes to the employment tribunal procedure, but here are some other employment law changes in the pipeline:
HR Alert - Unfair dismissal rule change
EMPLOYEES will have to wait longer to bring a claim for unfair dismissal under major new laws that come into effect in April.
Case study - Sex and race discrimination
BACKGROUND: A doctor who was dismissed from her position at a hospital in the north of England has been awarded £4.5 million after winning a tribunal claim for unfair dismissal, sex and race discrimination.
Don't forget
The maximum amount of a week’s pay for calculating redundancy pay has increased to £430 and the limit on the level of a guaranteed payment increases to £23.50 per day.
How to deal with Olympic fever
It is only a few months until our television screens will be ablaze with one of the biggest events of the sporting calendar – the Olympic and Paralympic Games. With all the excitement looming, there will be staff issues to consider for practices whose employees are looking for time off during the event.
Journey home
...the dentist expresses remorse and insight stating that she is a more cautious driver as a result of the incident...
Tales of the non-accidental tourist
Dental adviser Doug Hamilton offers a pragmatic view on patients seeking dental treatment abroad
Cancer under treated in over 75s
UNDER treatment is a major factor in an estimated 14,000 avoidable cancer deaths in patients over 75, according to a report published by Macmillan Cancer Support.
New NICE guidance app
A MOBILE app has been launched allowing users access to NICE guidance from Android or iPhone smartphones.