For those who could not attend last week’s lively Forum (and for those who did but consumed a little too much mulled wine) here’s our Christmas present to you – tips to avoid the Christmas Party HR hangover and our employment law predictions for next year. more
On 1 October 2009, the final tranche of provisions of the Companies Act 2006 come into force. This marks the end of the long transition period from the old system to the new, and the Act is generally seen to achieve its primary aims of consolidating and simplifying much of company law in the UK. more
It seems the fear factor may be stopping employers taking some tough decisions when it comes to redundancies. more
A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is an alternative business vehicle with the benefits of limited liability and the flexibility of a traditional partnership. Many of the old Companies Act provisions that applied to companies also apply to LLPs... more
The summer months can cause enough problems for employers trying to find holiday cover without the strain of unplanned absences. One common complaint from employers is employees who repeatedly take time off work... more
ACAS, the employment relations service, has published its Annual Report 2008/09 illustrating the full depth and severity of the recession and its knock-on effects on the employment landscape. more
Tenants wanting to avoid prolonged and costly disputes at the end of their leases should deal with any issues well in advance. A good rule of thumb is to start thinking about potential issues at least 6 months before the date of expiry. more
A director of a company must not, without the company's consent, place himself in a position where there is a conflict, or possible conflict, between the duties he owes the company and either his personal interests or other duties he owes to a third party. more
With holidays on the way many minds will be considering time off work, or at least dealing with the presence of children around the house. more
The law relating to holiday rights for workers on long-term sickness absence has been in a state of uncertainty for some time, however, a recent case which reached both the European Court of Justice and the House of Lords has now clarified the matter. more
As the season turns, so too will a few important changes be springing up this April to existing employment legislation. Here is a brief outline of the main changes that may affect the day to day running of your business: more
The Americans have coined the latest piece of HR terminology for the practice of taking unwarranted days off as the temperature begins to rise: “seasonal absence syndrome” or “SAS”. more