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Redundancy - Mini Masterclass
Amy Siddall Amy Siddall

Redundancy - Mini Masterclass

An increasing number of businesses are needing to make redundancies. Whether this is due to increasing costs, changes in legislation, restructuring or closure, this 2-hour session will assist those who need to design and manage a redundancy process.

This session would be suitable for business owners, HR and Operations or Finance Directors.

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The Annual Employment Round-up
Ellen Badat Ellen Badat

The Annual Employment Round-up

Do you know what rights are going to apply to workers from “day one” of employment? If not, come along to our in-person Seminar on 6th February to find out.

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Staffing Issues after Sunday’s Final
Charlotte Walker Charlotte Walker

Staffing Issues after Sunday’s Final

Who can be unaware that this country (England) has reached the final of the European Cup this Sunday. For those of us with HR responsibility, this brings with it a question. Do we, as an Employer, kill the moment and risk a home goal, or do we see an opportunity for Employee Relations gold?

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Labour’s plans for Employment Law
Charlotte Walker Charlotte Walker

Labour’s plans for Employment Law

YouGov polls show Labour heading for a landslide victory. If polling is correct, businesses will face a significant number of changes to employment legislation as Labour have said in their manifesto they plan to implement their “Plan to Make Work Pay” in full.

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Off side doesn’t always mean no goal
Charlotte Walker Charlotte Walker

Off side doesn’t always mean no goal

Last week the CIPD’s People Management Daily e-mail reported on the case of Chelsea Football Club’s groundsman who was found to have been unfairly dismissed after sending out anonymous e-mails claiming the Club’s manager had threatened to kill him. Despite “winning”, the groundsman got nothing.

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New Menopause Guidance
Ellen Badat Ellen Badat

New Menopause Guidance

The Equality and Human Rights Commission have issued guidance today on dealing with menopause in the workplace.

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Redundancy Consultation & Fair Dismissals
Ellen Badat Ellen Badat

Redundancy Consultation & Fair Dismissals

The Appeal Tribunal has ruled on a case where an employee was made redundant using a pool and scoring matrix, but didn’t see the pool, or matrix until after it was done.

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Retracting a Resignation
Ellen Badat Ellen Badat

Retracting a Resignation

The Appeal tribunal has examined what are known as “Heat of the Moment” resignations. Could an employee resign in the heat of an argument, and then retract that resignation?

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Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Ellen Badat Ellen Badat

Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

After much rumour and speculation, the Chancellor has today set out his Autumn Statement and what this will mean, in theory, to the pockets of business owners and their employees.

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The definition of disability
Ellen Badat Ellen Badat

The definition of disability

Employers will be familiar with the fact there is legislation in place to protect those with disabilities from being treated less favourably in the workplace due to their condition. In order to be protected from discrimination, a disability must meet the legal definition.

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Sexual harassment or assault in the Workplace
Ellen Badat Ellen Badat

Sexual harassment or assault in the Workplace

Following the allegations about Russell Brand this weekend, we are seeing a lot of speculation about workplace harassment and sexual assault. Much of it is incorrect. So, we will spend a few paragraphs dispelling the myths.

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