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When any employer is taking disciplinary action against an employee it is vital that the right procedures are followed. Even where dismissal is for a fair reason, the dismissal may still be deemed unfair if a fair process is not followed. But when taking disciplinary action what mistakes do employers make? And how can you avoid…
The 2016 UEFA football European Championships (Euro 2016) finally kick off on the 10th June. 51 games are set to take place over the course of a month in France, with some matches taking place in and around the normal working hours of many employees in the UK. Employers will need to plan ahead to…
With the vote on whether the UK should remain in or exit the European Union drawing ever closer, employers are questioning what affect â??Brexitâ? may have on employment law in the UK. Although, the impact of the EU on UK employment is often over-stated, some changes could be made in the event of a leave…
As the junior doctors contract dispute rumbles on, the government has now moved to impose a new contract on junior doctors. The dispute has highlighted the minefield that is changing contracts of employment. However, there are times when changes need to be made to an employeeâ??s contract. This could be changes to an employeeâ??s working…
On 1st April 2016 the new national living wage is set to come in force. This will see employees over the age of 25 earning £7.20 per hour. With the changes now just 2 months away, LawforEmployers are looking at the employment law risks employers could soon be facing. Most of the challenges caused by…