It’s the time of year for festive cheer, but there are several HR and employment myths that circulate at this time of year. Here’s just a few debunked: Christmas decorations should not be permitted Christmas decorations are a fun part of Christmas festivities, and it is unsurprising that many employees choose to decorate their …
Read MoreThe recent Thomas Cook collapse has had a devastating impact on the staff of the travel firm, bringing the issue of redundancy once again into focus. Some might say no matter what you call it people have still lost their livelihood, but employees are entitled to greater consideration in redundancy. Employers should try hard …
Read MoreAt the end of 2018, the government published its Good Work Plan, setting out what it described as “the biggest package of workplace reforms for over 20 years”. Several proposals have been put out to consultation which could, if implemented, substantially update employment legislation in Great Britain. This article summarises some of the key proposals. …
Read MoreThe Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 was given Royal Assent in December 2018 and came into force on 20 March 2019 – the “commencement date”. The new Act amends the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 to require that both social and privately rented properties in England and Wales meet certain standards – …
Read MoreUK law regards the actual divorce itself to be the main issue and resolving the financial aspects is considered “ancillary” to that. In reality of course, the main dispute in any divorce is usually over the question of the division of assets and income. However, most people would assume that the grant of a Decree …
Read MoreFraudulent attempts to “massage” expenses or any deliberate attempt to “con” the firm out of cash cannot be justified in any circumstances, however happy mistakes (for the employee at least) sometimes happen. Despite rigorous payroll and HR processes, sometimes you might wind up with more than usual in your pay packet or expenses. Of course …
Read MoreIf you’ve been involved in a legal claim for compensation following personal injury or medical negligence the settlement sum (whether agreed by negotiation of determined by a court) isn’t a windfall – it is to ensure that your needs are met now and in the future. The aim of any compensation award is generally …
Read MoreThe latest statistics on health and safety at work for the year 2017/18 are a sobering reminder of just how dangerous certain occupations can be and the continued need for employer vigilance and compliance with measures designed to protect their workforce from harm. Headline figures The stand out headline figures in this latest …
Read MoreAsbestos is certainly a potential cause of lung cancer but around 85% of all lung cancers are believed to be caused by smoking. Many people therefore believe that making some sort of claim for compensation that will help them in easing the effects of their illness is not worth making, since they think a …
Read MoreLeysa Jane Hardy is not an IDU member, but her case is a good example of the expertise and lifetime support IDU members can draw on in similar unfortunate circumstances. Paul Ashurst tells how she got the help she needed. Leysa was involved in an atrocious road traffic accident that left her …
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