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Can I be sacked for being unwell?

Can I be sacked for being unwell?

April 9, 2018Employment Law, FAQLeave a Comment on Can I be sacked for being unwell?Steve

I have had a lot of time off work recently due to various colds and bugs. Can I be sacked for being unwell? The answer to this question will depend on a number of issues such as your length of …

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Changes to Employment Law

7 changes to employment law from April 2018

March 26, 2018Employment LawLeave a Comment on 7 changes to employment law from April 2018Steve

1. Minimum wage increase – 1 April 2018 The National Living Wage (minimum rate paid to workers aged 25 and over), will increase by 4.4% to £7.83 an hour. The National Minimum Wage rates will increase from: £7.05 to £7.38 …

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Amended Employee Contract – Do I have to sign?

March 21, 2018Contracts, Employment Law, FAQLeave a Comment on Amended Employee Contract – Do I have to sign?Steve

If your employer wishes to change any of the contractual terms and conditions of your employment, i.e. your employee contract, they must have the authority to do so. Some changes may be uncontroversial, such as pay increases. These are often …

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Settlement Agreements – What’s the Deal?

February 28, 2018Settlement AgreementsLeave a Comment on Settlement Agreements – What’s the Deal?Steve

Has your employer asked you to sign a settlement agreement? Have you been asked to agree to an exit package? Do you feel that you have a claim against your employer but would prefer to settle it rather than issue …

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Equality Act 2010

Perceived Disability Discrimination Explained

January 31, 2018Disability DiscriminationLeave a Comment on Perceived Disability Discrimination ExplainedSteve

Perception is Everything An individual will be classed as disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if they have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ impact on their ability to carry out normal daily activities’. All …

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Getting ready for the General Data Protection Regulation

November 27, 2017Data ProtectionLeave a Comment on Getting ready for the General Data Protection RegulationSteve

The Information Commissioner’s Office has produced practical advice on how to comply with data protection law and how to improve data protection practices in your business, including how to keep employees’ and customers’ personal information secure and how to get …

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