Experts in Business

Employers beware – the real potential impact of the new disciplinary and grievance procedures

It would seem common sense has prevailed and we can stop trying to determine the correct meaning of the 3 step disciplinary and dismissal procedure – or can we? After April 6th 2009 the statutory dispute resolution procedures will be repealed and at the same time replaced by the new ACAS Code of Practice. Whilst [...]

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Unfair dismissal claims rocket

Many businesses remain unaware of the necessary steps needed to be taken in order to survive the current recession. More and more small businesses are facing unfair dismissal claims after failing to follow statutory redundancy procedures. Research from Hiscox has revealed a threefold increase in insurance claims from small businesses being sued by employees for [...]

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Pension contributions….

5th April 2009 will spend the end of tax year, and for some of you that will coincide with YOUR year end; therefore if you are wanting to maximise your pension contributions for the year, you may want to get in touch VERY soon. But then again, even if it isn’t your year end, [...]

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