10 Downing Street The UK Conservative Government announced in a party conference its measures to continue deregulating business and cutting red tape. The
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Unpaid Internships: What’s Changed In The Past Year?
At the moment, the government is attempting to claim almost £200,000 in unpaid wages for interns. National laws are very clear: anyone who works is
Want to be a Doctor? Which school did you go to?
Want to be a doctor? I’ve just read an excellent article in Personnel Today about accessibility in certain professions it got me thinking. Is it really the
The European Championship – An HR Issue
So we are now just over a week away from the UEFA Euro 2012 and the daily papers have been alive with speculation on the makeup of the England football squad for months now.
The importance of employment law for businesses
Employment law solicitors can help you understand the law and put the correct procedures in place to ensure your business is protected against employee claims.
The Positive Impact of Flexible Working Practices
Single Parent Families There are many reasons for flexible working becoming more popular – and in some cases, more necessary – than ever before. The
The Queens Jubilee Bank Holiday… Is it our right to the day off?
The Queens Jubilee Bank Holiday Hrmmmmm, do I have the right to take the Jubilee Bank Holiday off – or not? Well, as far as I can work out we don’t legally
Redundancy - What does it really mean?
A quick search of Google will tell you exactly what the word ‘redundant’ means, and in a cruel twist, they have even made the need to click on a link, you’ve guessed it, redundant!
Soldiers Sacked to Avoid Pension Payments
Soldiers Sacked After the recent scandal which saw many armed forces employees notified of their redundancies via email, you would have thought that the top
Could you beat the competition with better staff benefits?
It used to be that if you wanted to attract staff away from your competition, you had to offer them a bigger salary. Now, particularly in the more
Statutory Paternity Leave in the UK: Know Your Rights!
Having a child is a wonderful moment in anyone’s life, but it is a constant struggle to balance the demands of your employers and your family. I am often
Sustaining a strong business partnership
Business Partnership While a strong business partnership is extremely rewarding and can deliver excellent results, there are a number of challenges that are