Law Updates

20/12/2004 - Employment Law Developments in 2005

To bring businesses up to date and to highlight some areas of your own policies and procedures that might need a review, here is a brief overview of some of the key changes planned for 2005. Read Full Article

16/09/2004 - Commonhold; the new kid on the block

Although conceived on 1 May 2002 ,when the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 was enacted, commonhold will not be born until 27th September 2004. This is when it is anticipated that Part I of the Act is to be brought into force by regulations previously placed before Parliament. Read Full Article

13/07/2004 - Andrew Masters Issues a Reference Warning to Employers

Most employers will at some stage be asked to provide a reference on a former or current employee. As part of any responsible recruitment strategy most employers will not take on an employee without at least a satisfactory reference. However, many employers are unaware of the potential legal pitfalls that can arise when preparing a reference. Here is a brief guide to consider when preparing an employment reference. Read Full Article

03/06/2004 - Are You Still Here? Practical Ways to Manage Absence!

Absenteeism is again in the spotlight following Tesco's announcement to introduce various voluntary pilot schemes aimed at reducing staff absenteeism. For many employers staff absenteeism remains one of the biggest challenges facing them. In the form of a few practical measures, help is at hand! Read Full Article

19/04/2004 - A Healthy Recruitment Strategy

A crucial aspect of any responsible recruitment strategy is for employers to recruit staff able to continue in a job without unnecessary time off for short or long-term illness whilst avoiding disability discrimination. Here is a brief overview of some key areas to consider in your recruitment process. Read Full Article

04/01/2004 - Data Protection Act

Partner Peter Hawkes, of Furley Page, warns that latest Data Protection regulations could prove a real headache for businesses which have not assessed their liabilities. Read Full Article