Our Special Reports covering the latest and most troublesome problems encountered by employers.
11.01.2012
There were a number of important developments in employment law in 2011, including the removal of the default retirement age, plus the implementation of both the Bribery Act 2010 and the Agency Workers Regulations 2010. Additional paternity leave rights also came into effect. This Special Report contains everything you need to know including an overview of recent employer-friendly cases.
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29.11.2011
On October 1 2011 the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 came into force. They give agency workers certain rights from day one of an assignment and after twelve weeks they are granted "equal treatment" in relation to various basic working and employment conditions. This Special Report explains everything you need to know to stay on the right side of the law and make the most of your temp workers.
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01.11.2011
In 2011, the default retirement age and the statutory retirement procedures were both removed. That means employers can no longer automatically force an employee to retire, or refuse someone employment, because they've reached 65. This Special Report explains everything you need to know and contains practical advice on dismissing older workers
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09.08.2011
Research shows that the most effective way to tackle it is through the routine use of return-to-work interviews. They can improve your attendance record, identify trends and patterns in absenteeism and confirm that you’re complying with all your legal duties. This Special Report explains everything you need to know about using them in the workplace.
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12.07.2011
On July 1, the Bribery Act 2010 came into force. It introduced four main criminal offences. A business will only be able to withstand prosecution if it has "adequate procedures" in place designed to prevent bribery and can show that they are rigidly followed. Everything you need to know about this important change is contained in this Special Report.
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05.04.2011
The Additional Paternity Leave Regulations 2010 apply to fathers, partners of mothers and adopters where the expected week of childbirth, or adoption, falls on, or after, April 3 2011. Subject to strict criteria, an employee may take up to 26 weeks’ additional paternity leave. They may also be entitled to additional paternity pay. This Special Report explains how these new rules operate and is presented in our easy-to-follow question and answer format.
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11.01.2011
Last year saw many changes to employment law. Changes already confirmed for 2011 include extending flexible working and time to train rights plus the introduction of additional paternity leave. New legislation includes the Bribery Act 2010 and the Agency Workers Regulations 2010. This Special Report is bang up-to-date with all the recent and planned changes and includes an overview of employer-friendly cases. It's presented in our easy-to-follow question and answer format and comes with a series of ready to use policies and documents.
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16.12.2010
This Special Report covers all the main elements of the whistleblowing legislation and explains what simple and inexpensive measures you need to put in place to ensure legal safety.
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30.11.2010
If you're on the receiving end of a tribunal claim, you'll want to know how to protect your position, what steps you need to take to prepare your case and how the tribunal system works. This can seem like a minefield. So where can you find the answers? Everything you need to know about managing employment claims is contained in our Special Report. In our usual style it explains how the tribunal system works and what the judges will be looking out for. Plus, it takes you through the documents that are used and how to complete them.
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02.11.2010
Have you ever wondered what your legal rights are when it comes to monitoring employees in the workplace? For example, suppose that you want to install CCTV to investigate an allegation of serious misconduct or check employees' e-mail messages when they are off sick. This Special Report covers everything you need to know in this tricky area so you won't find yourself on the wrong side of the law.
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19.10.2010
Each year, over 180 million working days are lost through sickness absence, which costs businesses in excess of £17 billion. To ease the burden on employers, the government introduced the new "fit note" system in April. This Special Report contains everything you need to know about the new fit note regime and has been fully updated to reflect changes resulting from the Equality Act 2010, which came into force on October 1.
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18.10.2010
The maternity leave and pay regulations have been in effect for a few years now. This Special Report contains all the practical details you need to stay one step ahead of your pregnant workers and out of an employment tribunal. It includes all the rules on ordinary and additional maternity leave and the employee’s rights on returning to work. Plus, it’s compliant with the Equality Act 2010.
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21.09.2010
On October 1 2010, the Equality Act 2010 cameinto force bringing with it sweeping changes to existing discrimination legislation. It represents the biggest shake-up to employment law for many years and employers need to get to grips with it fast. Not only does it consolidate and harmonise nine existing statutes, it introduces many new provisions. Everything you need to know about this important piece of legislation is contained in this Special Report. It's written in our usual jargon-free and easy-to-follow question and answer format. Plus, it comes with a number of ready-to use policies and documents.
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29.06.2010
The employment contract underpins the entire employment relationship - so it's vital that you get everything in the contract that will protect your position and offer your business maximum flexibility. This Special Report shows you how to put together just such a contract in a legally safe way
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08.04.2010
Short-service employees - those with less than one year's continuous employment - don't have the right to claim unfair dismissal. But there are still pitfalls, such as discrimination claims, that can catch even the most careful employer. This means that you must tread carefully when terminating employment. But providing you take certain steps, there's nothing to worry about. Our Special Report contains everything you need to know about the dismissal of short-service employees, offering practical advice on how to avoid the common traps.
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14.12.2009
When the ACAS Code of Practice on Discipline and Grievance Procedures was introduced, employers were encouraged to try mediation to avoid costly and time-consuming tribunal claims. This Special Report contains everything you need to know to conduct an effective mediation session in your workplace. It offers practical advice on who should be the mediator, and how to work positively through the issues to find a practicable solution. Plus it comes with a series of ready-to-use policies, letters and checklists.
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03.11.2009
The Working Time Regulations cause more problems for employers than just about any other subject. This report unravels the mysteries of the 48-hour week, rest breaks, night working, employing youngsters and brings you fully up to speed on all the recent changes to paid annual leave entitlement and sick pay.
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05.06.2009
Staff can request time off work for a whole host of reasons. This Special Report demystifies the rules on time off work requests and explains what your respective rights are - is there a right to time off and for how long? do you have to pay? what procedure must be followed? etc. It will ensure you remain in control.
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22.04.2009
Flexible working is becoming increasingly popular. But how are you supposed to know when your employees have the legal right to request it and what your response should be? This Special Report covers all the flexible working legislation and explains exactly what you have to do to stay in control. Up-to-date with all the legal changes that took effect on April 6 2009.
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17.03.2009
On April 6 2009 a new ACAS Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures took effect. These procedures are the biggest thing to happen to employment law for some time. This Special Report contains all that you need to know to ensure your disciplinary, dismissal and grievance procedures comply with the rules.
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23.10.2008
Practically every business uses electronic communications of some description - e-mail, instant messaging, e-commerce etc. But along with the benefits come a load of risks. This Special Report explains what those risks are and offers invaluable tips on how to manage them. It shows how to deal with tricky issues such as staff access to the Internet, social networking and safe use of e-mail.
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08.10.2008
Hiring staff is a notoriously tricky business. Not only could you end up with an unsuitable candidate, but you're at risk of discrimination and other claims. This Special Report takes away the risk. In clear, unambiguous language it shows where the pitfalls are and how to avoid them. It has a section devoted to the safe employment of migrant workers.
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09.09.2008
This Special Report covers everything from lay-off and short-time working to redundancy selection criteria. It contains practical advice and tips, handy dos and don'ts and a series of ready-to-use policies, letters and notices to help ensure that your paperwork is 100% watertight.
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06.05.2008
The TUPE Regulations are notoriously difficult to understand. But with this brand new Special Report we've distilled all the legal jargon into advice that's easy to use and relevant to you. So, no more worrying about whether TUPE applies, leaving you free to concentrate on running your business.
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