Parents can share parental leave from 2015
From 2015, parents will be able to share 50 out of 52 weeks statutory maternity leave and 37 out of 39 weeks statutory maternity pay. At the moment Parental Leave is a right for parents who are...
View ArticleEmploying school leavers – a change in the law
From the start of the 2013/14 Academic year the Government changed the law on how long young people are required to stay in education or training. ‘Raising the Participation Age‘ (RPA) means that young...
View ArticleStatutory Sick Pay changes could affect small employers
A major change to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) comes into force on 6th April 2014, which will affect all employers. Currently, under the Percentage Threshold Scheme (PTS), employers can recover SSP costs...
View ArticleFinance Bill may affect the self-employed
The Finance Bill has been subject to much speculation since it was announced in Autumn 2013. As part of the legislation contained within the bill, the ‘False’ Self-Employment (Onshore Employment...
View ArticleLimited Company Contractors not always protected under Equality Act
It is common in many industry sectors for workers to work through a Limited Liability Company (or Personal Service Company). In a recent case at an Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) – Halawi v WDFG UK...
View ArticleLatest Employment Tribunal News
Several changes have been made to the Employment Tribunal proceedings in England, Wales and Scotland over the past two years. Further changes will also come into effect in the near future. Changes to...
View ArticleChanges to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 supports the reformed offenders entering the workplace. Following a specified period of time – which varies according to the sentence – an offender’s cautions...
View ArticleFirst Steps to Building a Killer Graphic Design Portfolio
Creating a truly stunning graphic design portfolio can be quite the challenge. It’s simultaneously your first impression, a comprehensive definition of your personal style, and a showcase of your best...
View ArticleAll employees could soon benefit from flexible working
On 30th June 2014 the right to request flexible working will be extended to any employee who has worked for their employer for 26 continuous weeks. The previous laws Before this date, only certain...
View ArticleCan love and relationships in the office work?
It is not uncommon for romances to blossom between work colleagues – generally this causes little problems but with several cases hitting the news recently, we thought we’d take a look at what can...
View ArticleChanges to antenatal leave for fathers and National Minimum Wage
Change in legal rights for fathers and partners For a long time pregnant employees have had a legal right to paid time off for antenatal appointments, made on the advice of a registered medical...
View ArticleWhat does your employer/client think of your tattoos?
Your client or employer may currently require you to wear a uniform or already have a dress code policy – but where do they stand on tattoos and body piercing/art? If you are currently free to wear...
View ArticleGovernment funded Occupational Health Service for SMEs
In early 2013, the government unveiled details of a scheme aimed to save Employers money and help tackle long-term sickness absence in the workplace. Figures from 2011 estimated that sickness costs UK...
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