Pensions Bill: Trouble Ahead

The new Pensions Bill was introduced to the House of Commons last month with the aim of protecting your staff. Graeme Simpson, of solicitors Laytons explains why it means yet more strife

Employment law in 2004

Tim Randles of employment law firm Laytons looks at what the coming year has in store for employers

Christmas Parties

If you haven’t already booked your Christmas party you need to do so now. There’s more to it than writing out a fat cheque, and something as simple as an original or topical theme will make your party memorable.

Hidden dangers and how to protect your business

Problems you can see or expect are by no means the end of it. Trevor Clawson reveals some of the more worrying scenarios lurking beneath the surface and suggests solutions.

Negotiating the monitoring minefield

Lawyers Direct take an in-depth look at the sensitive issue of monitoring employees; is CCTV OK? Can you observe their internet browsing? Can you read their email?

Agency Workers Directive - Radical changes in the temp market

Lawyers Direct explain the implications of the Agency Workers directive. If you plan to take on temporary staff or already employ temporary workers then you should read this article. As the changes could have far reaching consequences.

Disability Discrimination Act: What does it mean for your business?

James Heath of solicitors Foot Anstey Sargent explains why all companies should be acting now

Share options. Why bother?

With a pick up in the economy and a renewed appetite for IPOs share options are once again a topic of discussion. Ian Wallis looks at whether you should be bothering

Pay attention to equal pay

Is your business delivering equal pay for equal work? Martin Crick, legal and technical information manager at Associa Employment Service explains how not to get caught out

Sexual orientation discrimination

Did you know that if one of your employees is wrongly accused of being gay and teased as a result that your business could be in for an employment tribunal?

Managing seasonal workers

Liz Hughes of Moorepay's top tips for keeping control of your Christmas payroll

The Disability Discrimination act is coming - are you prepared?

From October next year, firms with fewer than 15 employees will no longer be able to legally refuse to take on a disabled employee. Rob Edwards, MD of Dolphins Stairlifts, outlines the implications

Flexible Benefits - top tips

Clive Cripps, Director of Entegria outlines how to make flexible benefits work for you

What to do when winter strikes your workforce

As the nights draw in, levels of absenteeism begin to rise. Ros Gumbley, HR consultant at LiquidHR, outlines just how you can keep track of your sickly staff

The perfect Christmas party

It's that time of year again, there's a nip in the air and Slade are in the shops - which means it's Office party time as well. Johanna Walker, contents and events manager at special occasions website Confetti.co.uk, reveals how you can make your Christmas gathering a real cracker.

Time to cull your workers?

Could firing 10% of your workforce make yours a better business?

Monitoring staff email

Get caught snooping on your staff's email or phone calls and you will get it in the neck. Will Downing explains how not to fall foul of new data protection rules

Drug and alcohol abuse

Alcohol and drug misuse is a growing problem for business but companies are being encouraged to take a more understanding approach.

Smoking in the workplace - the best approach

Despite what some of your staff might think there is no right to smoke and, as we become a more health conscious nation, lighting up while at work is becoming more and more of an issue. Naj Dehlavi, researcher at ASH (Action on Smoking and Health) outlines the best way to stub out the problem.

The dos and don'ts of dismissal

To bring someone’s employment to an end, considering the accompanying costs and problems for both employee and employer, is not a decision to be taken lightly. Peter Done, Managing Director of Peninsula, explains how to best keep your business out of court.

Compromise Agreements

With an increasing amount of employee legislation, writing a compromise agreement is becoming more and more popular for employers who want to save themselves the worry of a claim or a trip to Tribunal. Julia Carter, solicitor at Human and Legal Resources Limited, explains exactly what is involved.

Managing the baby blues

Many businesses have been left holding the baby following April’s changes to maternity leave laws. Mark Thompson, an expert on employment law for small businesses at Associa Employment Service explains how firms can manage these new challenges.

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