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Employment Articles
In Brief Simpler Execution of Deeds for Companies (25 June 2008)
Companies can now execute documents under deed without having to have the document signed by two officers Read more...
In Brief New Minimum Wage Rates Announced (20 June 2008)
The Government has announced increases in the national minimum wage rates in line with the recommendations of the Low Pay Read more...
Dealing with Data Loss (12 June 2008)
The loss of personal data is a regrettably common occurrence. Any organisation which knowingly suffers a loss of data on its customers, Read more...
Court Warning for NEDs (8 June 2008)
A Scottish court has spelled out a warning for non-executive directors (NEDs) who are of the view that they are in some way different from ‘normal’ directors in the eyes of the law. Read more...
Company Accounts – New Disclosure Requirements (19 May 2008)
The Companies Act 2006 has led to a number of changes in accounting requirements for companies, chief amongst which are the removal of the need to hold an Read more...
ACAS Consults on Draft Code of Practice on Discipline and Grievance (2 May 2008)
The Employment Act 2002 (Dispute Resolution) Regulations 2004, which require employers and employees to operate statutory minimum disciplinary, Read more...
Can Big Brother Read Your Emails? (28 April 2008)
Recently amended provisions of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 could further restrict the rights of organisations and individuals wishing to protect sensitive electronic information. Read more...
Manual Handling (8 April 2008)
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reminded employers of their legal duties with regard to manual handling, after an employee was injured when a 50kg sack of basmati rice fell onto the back of his neck.
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New Guidance on Late Night Taxis (1 April 2008)
Following consultation with the entertainment industry and licensed trades, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have issued revised guidance regarding the tax position on taxi journeys paid for by employers for staff who work late at night. Read more...
Noise at Work in the Music and Entertainment Sectors – A Reminde (24 March 2008)
As of 6 April 2008 the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 are extended to the music and entertainment sectors. Read more...
TUPE and ‘Off-shoring’ (17 March 2008)
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has handed down a decision which will be of interest to anyone considering selling their business, or a part of their business, to a buyer from abroad. Read more...
Data Protection – New CCTV Guidelines (10 March 2008)
Many people are not aware that the use of closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras is covered by the Data Protection Act (DPA). Read more...
File Your Employer Annual Return Online (3 March 2008)
Employers are reminded that the 2007/2008 Employer Annual Returns are due on 19 May 2008 and if you have 50 or more employees, you must file the Return online, otherwise you will incur a penalty. Read more...