employment law news - September 2011
The end of the holiday season is sometimes an opportunity for
reflection and planning for the autumn. Did you know that the
Employment team can offer bespoke
training for you, your managers and any others it
may be relevant to (including the Board!). More than ever,
prevention is better than the cure and it is vital that those who
manage employees know how to handle workplace problems. See what's on
offer.
Please click on the links below to view the articles in
September's employment law news, or access
a print
version.
London 2012 is less than a year away – but with tickets already allocated it is not too soon to start planning your business' strategy to pre-empt issues and avoid potential pitfalls.
Can an employer still dismiss an employee who has been seriously negligent but who has 'got away with it' because no actual harmful consequences resulted?
Employers who take on apprentices to help boost their business must be aware of the crucial differences between apprenticeships and ordinary contracts of employment.
An employer was not under a duty to make reasonable adjustments without an authoritative medical report because it was not 'reasonably expected to know' that an employee was disabled.
This decision may encourage employers who find it daunting to consider disciplinary action against an employee with special protection against detriment or dismissal.
Adrian Lamb from our Pensions and Benefits team looks at recent guidance from HMRC on the provision of certain employee benefits.
Our Employment and Pensions team is involved in presenting a number of events aimed at those responsible for HR, about the Bribery Act, an older workforce, CIPD employment law update, morale and motivation and more.
