Employment
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2012 – WHAT CHANGES ARE LIKELY FOR EMPLOYERS?
In our ongoing efforts to assist employers, we identify the key development they need to prepare for in 2012.
February 2012
It is almost that time of year again. Will adverse weather conditions lead to travel disruption and widespread absenteeism?
It is almost that time of year again. Will adverse weather conditions lead to travel disruption and widespread absenteeism?
November has been fairly mild and some forecasters have indicated that we can expect freezing temperatures and heavy snow this winter. Events over the last two years have served as a reminder of how disruptive heavy snow can be.
We advise our employer clients to plan for this and have a strategy for dealing with major travel disruptions and communicate that strategy to staff.
Rowberry Morris HR and Employment Law breakfast forum successfully launched
Rowberry Morris HR and Employment Law breakfast forum successfully launched at Calleva Business Park on 12 July 2011.
Anna Illingworth of Rowberry Morris and Liz Johnston of True Potential Coaching received an enthusiastic response group of 15 guests from local businesses on a range of “hot” employment and HR topics.
Comments from attendees included:-
“good session- interesting subject matter” and,
“very applicable to help business grow”
From 1st October 2011 the Agency workers Regulations come into effect
On 1 October 2011, The Agency Worker Regulations 2010 are due to come into effect. The aim of the Regulations is to fundamentally alter the position of temporary agency workers by giving them limited entitlement to equal treatment (with permanent employees) after they have completed a qualifying period. The Regulations will apply to employment businesses, commonly known as “temp agencies” that introduce temporary staff to hirers. It will not apply to employment agencies that look for permanent employment for individuals.
Review of recent employment law cases
Employment lawyers are forever vigilant and forever learning to keep up to date with developments in their field. Here are a scattering of cases that have hit the headlines recently:-
Social media decisions: All of us are aware of the growth of social media sites such as Facebook.
Equality decisions
WHAT’S YOUR PULLING POWER?
Do all your employees pull their weight?
Almost all of us have worked in places where most of the work is done by a handful of employees whilst others coast along carried by their harder working colleagues. It always breeds resentment.
In late 2008 I held a seminar for employers who wanted help meeting the challenges presented by the recession. A recurrent question raised by those employers was:
“How can we get rid of our least productive and most troublesome members of staff?”
“How can we get rid of our least productive and most troublesome members of staff?”
Clearing up the case for redundancy during maternity leave
A tribunal has ruled that redundancy during maternity leave does not automatically mean unfair dismissal, but employers have been warned that this is not a green light for change.
Many employers assume that they cannot make an employee redundant during maternity leave, but the recent case of Simpson v Endsleigh Insurance Services Ltd has thrown new light on the interpretation of the regulations.
Preparing to Sell Your Business
Appoint a business transfer agent
Although you know your own trading marketplace, you will probably need outside advice on locating potential buyers for your business. A specialist business transfer agent will not only have an existing database of potential buyers, but will also know how to market your business to attract a larger number of enquiries and the best possible sale price. Another advantage of involving an agent is that he can act as a buffer between you and the purchaser, meaning that you can retain good relations with the purchaser.
Other matters to consider when selling your business
Going sick at work?
HAD AN ACCIDENT AT WORK?
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!
Use an SC2 self-certification form (SC1 for unemployed or self-employed) to provide your boss with details of sick absences of 4+ days in a row. After 7 days your boss can demand a doctor's certificate.
- CAN YOUR BOSS FORCE YOU TO A MEDICAL?
- WHY SLENDER SYLVIA IS NOT BOTHERED ABOUT BENEFITS AND GETS £ 100,000
Employers get clear guidance on holidays
A ruling by the Employment Appeal Tribunal has given employers a clearer picture of the limits that they can place on the holiday rights of employees.
A number of conflicting decisions in this area over recent years had led to confusion. But following the recent case of Lyons v Mitie Security Ltd, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) held that an employer can insist on an employee complying with conditions attaching to their holiday entitlement, even if this means that the employee loses their entitlement to annual leave and to holiday pay.