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Men want option to work flexible hours too

MEN in the UK want more flexible working options, according to a recent study.

  • 27 September 2017
  • Article
  • Employment Law Update

Fit for work scheme failing to help tackle long-term absence

A RECENT survey has revealed that the government’s flagship fit for work scheme is under-utilised, despite being brought in to give millions of workers access to free occupational health advice and support.

  • 27 September 2017
  • Article
  • Employment Law Update

Ever popular MDDUS Practice Managers’ Conference returns to St Andrews

MDDUS’ employment law team will be delivering a workshop on carrying out a disciplinary hearing as part of the ever popular MDDUS Practice Managers’ Conference taking place later this year.

  • 27 September 2017
  • Article
  • Employment Law Update

Ask the expert: Winter is coming

Q WITH the winter months approaching, we are looking to make changes to our absence policy so that employees who fail to make it into work due to adverse weather do not get paid.

  • 27 September 2017
  • Article
  • Employment Law Update

Case study: Taking a sickie

ACCUSING an employee of ‘taking a sickie’ is a serious allegation. Practices should have a clear and documented sickness absence policy that is distributed to staff on appointment and shared regularly to ensure no interpretation issues.

  • 27 September 2017
  • Article
  • Employment Law Update

HR Alert: Employment tribunal fees ruled as unlawful

A RISE in employment tribunal claims is anticipated after the Supreme Court ruled that employment tribunal fees are unlawful as they prevent access to justice for workers.

  • 27 September 2017
  • Article
  • Employment Law Update

An office romance

GIVEN the amount of time that colleagues spend together in the practice, it is perhaps not surprising that personal relationships at work can develop.

  • 28 March 2017
  • Article
  • Employment Law Update

Don't forget

THE national living wage rate for workers aged 25 years and over increases from £7.20 to £7.50 per hour.

  • 28 March 2017
  • Article
  • Article
  • Employment Law Update

Case study: Is a self-employed contractor entitled to the rights of a worker?

DETERMINING the difference between an employee, worker and someone who is self-employed is a complex area of employment law.

  • 28 March 2017
  • Article
  • Employment Law Update

HR Alert: Legal obligation over workplace dress code

A RECENT report on dress codes at work has called on the government to take urgent action to ensure existing equality legislation is enforced more vigorously.

  • 28 March 2017
  • Article
  • Employment Law Update

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