December 15, 2011
It’s that time of year again, when we open Advent calendars, tuck in to mince pies, and employment lawyers usually trot out ‘bah humbug’ articles about work Christmas parties.
Well, if you are lucky enough to have a Christmas party this year, we expect you are probably already aware of what you need to bear in mind (if by any chance you’re not, click here!).
So instead, we thought we’d look forward to 2012 and suggest some work-related resolutions for you.
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December 15, 2011
If people are going to get married, it is important that they choose the right partner. Blindingly obvious perhaps, but what has this got to do with employment? Potentially quite a lot, according to the Employment Appeal Tribunal in Dunn v Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management [2011].
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December 15, 2011
Recent research by Unum and Personnel Today shows that 55% of employers are continuing to operate bonus schemes despite the recession. Bonuses can be a huge attraction for recruitment into businesses and indeed, are expected in many sectors. However, problems can arise when the rules of any bonus scheme are unclear or aren’t documented. Read more
December 15, 2011
In our last ebulletin we explained that the consultation regarding employment law reforms, including the proposal to charge fees in Tribunal cases, would be launched soon. The consultation document was released yesterday and makes interesting reading (although be warned, it is 84 pages long!). Read more