First, the (potentially) good news: if you have pension scheme in place for your employees, then the changes introduced by The Pensions Act 2008 (coming into force from this year) may mean that your current arrangements won’t need to be changed. However, many businesses will need to take action to comply. more
A new .xxx top-level domain is in the process of being launched for the adult industry. This is intended to create a distinct and safer environment for adult content. However, there has been some concern from brand owners in relation to the potential misuse of their brands in this new domain. more
The Bribery Act is now in force, spelling potential trouble for companies who have not taken steps to prepare themselves.
The Act punishes not only organisations directly involved with bribery, but also other operators doing work on their behalf.
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In the last in our series of email updates on holidays we take a look at how they interact with some other specific employment rights... more
In the fourth in our series of email updates on holidays we take a look at atypical workers – a worker who does not fall into the traditional roll of full time employee – and the alternative ways of working out their holiday entitlement. more