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THERE'S NOTHING WORSE THAN A BULLY!
Posted on 4:51pm Monday 2nd November 2009
Bullies are usually people who have self esteem problems. However before we feel too sorry for them remember what damage they can cause to their victims. It's sad to see that even the Beefeaters looking afer the Crown Jewels are not immune. The first female Beefeater has been subjected to this displicable behaviour from two of her colleagues, prompting their suspension. Employees should not be frightened to speak out against bullies and employers should have policies in place and the right people to deal with such complaints. These days employment tribunals take a very dim view of any employer not dealing with these issues effectively. By the same yard stick any employee found to have brought false allegations against someone in respect of bullying can expect to be disciplined themselves!!
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URINATING ON THE JOB NOT SUCH A RELIEF
Posted on 4:39pm Friday 30th October 2009
Employee sacked for urinating in a public place whilst at work.
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Service Charges Tips and Troncs - new Code of Practice for Employers
Posted on 10:36am Friday 9th October 2009
Gail Escolme explains how employers should be dealing with service charges tips and troncs from 1 October 2009 - transparency is the key!
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Employees who cancel their home contents insurance are also cancelling legal expenses cover!
Posted on 4:47pm Tuesday 16th June 2009
It has recently been reported that around 22% of people in this country have cancelled their home contents insurance in a bid to save money.
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Redundancy Limit up to £380 in October
Posted on 11:42am Monday 8th June 2009
From 1 October 2009 the weekly redundancy limit will increase to £380 from £350. This means that anyone made redundant and earning £380 or more will receive £380 for each complete year of service if they are between 22 and 41, half that amount if under 22 and 1.5 times the amount if over 41. However the figure will not rise again in February 2009, when it is usually increased, it will be held at that amount until February 2011.
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FIT NOTE - NOT SICK NOTE
Posted on 2:19pm Thursday 28th May 2009
The Government have today unveiled a new "Fit Note" which will replace the current medical sick note.
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NO TIP TOP-UP TO MINIMUM WAGE!
Posted on 3:51pm Wednesday 27th May 2009
From 1 October 2009 Employers will be unable to use any tips received to make up the wages of their employees to the minimum wage.
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CLAIMANT ORDERED TO PAY COSTS OF RACE DISCRIMINATION CLAIM
Posted on 3:32pm Wednesday 27th May 2009
In a landmark ruling the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ordered a claimant who was found to have fabricated a “deliberate and cynical lie” in claiming that she had been named a “black bitch” by the new management at the Nursing home where she worked, to pay an estimated £25,000 in costs.
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For "Lads Culture" see Sex Discrimination
Posted on 9:12am Wednesday 25th February 2009
Anyone who works in a business where there is a "lad's culture" beware!
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Hospital drama gets redundancy so wrong I need medical attention!!
Posted on 4:11pm Wednesday 17th September 2008
Not for the first time was I sat at home last night watching TV when before I knew it there was steam coming out of my ears and I was shouting “No” to my confused dog! Holby City decided to deal with Redundancy – very topical – could have been very useful as a way of showing the steps needed to get it right.
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Approach to disability discrimination cases overhauled
Posted on 2:20pm Friday 27th June 2008
In a recent judgment the House of Lords have overhauled the approach to disability discrimination cases. They held that:- A person can only be liable for discrimination if they know that the individual is disabled.
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AGENCY WORKERS - WHAT'S THE POINT?
Posted on 11:19am Thursday 22nd May 2008
An agreement announced yesterday by the Government will remove much of the flexibility gained by using agency workers from British business.
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How NOT to treat a pregnant employee in one easy step
Posted on 11:13am Thursday 1st May 2008
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The Cost of Sponsorship
Posted on 8:37am Monday 14th April 2008
The Border and Immigration Agency have now issued details of the application process for employers wishing to apply for a license to employ foreign workers under the new points based system, which replaces the existing work permit system.
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Minimum wage to increase
Posted on 2:40pm Friday 14th March 2008
The minimum wage will rise from 1 October 2008 as follows:-
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Porn - It is a sackable you know!
Posted on 9:31am Tuesday 4th March 2008
Yet again hospital workers have been caught sending obscene e-mails to each other and so far 13 have been sacked, 28 have been disciplined and 10 are still to be dealt with.
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Workplace Bullying still Rife
Posted on 3:33pm Wednesday 23rd January 2008
The Samaritans have released a survey showing that one in four people have suffered workplace bullying.
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Christmas Cheer - hopefully!!!
Posted on 11:22am Tuesday 18th December 2007
Whilst it is barely believable that we are facing Christmas again already, the usual problems are likely to crop up around the Christmas period, namely too much alcohol and festive related unauthorised absence.
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LANDMARK AGE CLAIM
Posted on 11:30am Monday 19th November 2007
Twenty year old Megan Thomas has won a claim of unfair dismissal on the grounds of her age.
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Another Scare Story
Posted on 12:19pm Friday 9th November 2007
A London park worker with learning difficulties has been awarded £550,000 in compensation for disability discrimination. It was found he was unfairly dismissed by his employer when it was found that they discriminated against him in the way they selected personnel for redundancy.
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WHATS THE POLICY ON POLICIES?
Posted on 1:49pm Monday 29th October 2007
Lawyers have always advised employers that if they did not want their employees to rely on a provision they should make it a policy rather than a contractual right.
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Common Sense Required
Posted on 10:22am Thursday 20th September 2007
Have you heard the one about the 72 year old who was refused the sale of 2 bottles of wine because he would not confirm he was over 21?
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E-mail Scam
Posted on 11:33am Friday 7th September 2007
E-mails are circulating purportedly from the tax man (HMRC) asking for financial information.
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It's a Lottery!
Posted on 11:05am Wednesday 15th August 2007
We must have all dreamed of a big win on the lottery and postal worker, Angela Kelly certainly had a BIG win - £35 million.
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You're fired!
Posted on 11:12am Tuesday 14th August 2007
I can only think that too many people have been watching Alan Sugar at work.
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GOT IT COVERED?
Posted on 10:38am Thursday 26th July 2007
Most employers and employees are unaware that if an employee wanted to bring a claim against their employer in the Employment Tribunal, the employee may have legal expenses cover on their homes contents insurance to cover the cost of the claim.
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Moody Mondays and Tuesdays and...
Posted on 1:43pm Tuesday 24th July 2007
We have all worked with at least one moody person. We may have been one ourselves!!!
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