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Unfairly Dismissed for Being in Prison?

Posted on 28/08/2018 | by SFB Admin

The tribunal has found that a small employer unfairly dismissed an employee who was sent to prison for six months. What did the

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Notes on the Insurance Act of 2015

Posted on 27/08/2018 | by SFB Admin

The 2015 Insurance Act is a legal framework affecting every business insurance policy placed, renewed or amended since 12th August 2016.  This Legislation

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Statutory Payments

Posted on 22/08/2018 | by SFB Admin

From April 2018 statutory payments are as follows…. Maximum week’s pay for calculating redundancy and unfair dismissal basic award: From 6 April 2018: £508

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The Importance of a Thorough Disciplinary Investigation

Posted on 15/08/2018 | by SFB Admin

An employee accused of stealing a soft drink and then dismissed has been awarded over £20,000 by the tribunal. Miss Stokes (S) began

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New Guidance on Dress Codes and Sex Discrimination

Posted on 15/08/2018 | by SFB Admin

The Government Equalities Office has now published long- awaited new guidance on dress codes and sex discrimination. What’s its legal status and is

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The GDPR Reference Exemption

Posted on 06/08/2018 | by SFB Admin

Under the GDPR employees have rights to access personal data. However, the new Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) carves out a specific exemption

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West Midlands haulage Firm Prosecuted after Worker Killed

Posted on 06/08/2018 | by SFB Admin

A Worcestershire-based haulage firm has been sentenced following a fatal incident in which a driver was crushed by a reversing vehicle.  Worcester Crown

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Is Faking an Illness a Reason for Dismissal?

Posted on 30/07/2018 | by SFB Admin

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has concluded that faking a sickie can amount to a fundamental breach of contract, giving you the right to

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A Storm in a (Milkshake) Tea Cup? A cautionary HR tale from Ikea, Dublin

Posted on 30/07/2018 | by SFB Admin

Retail giant IKEA has been ordered to pay an employee who was sacked for stealing a milkshake that cost 97p over £23,000 in

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Rewarding Long-Serving Employees

Posted on 23/07/2018 | by SFB Admin

When an employee has been with you for a number of years you might want to recognise their loyalty with a cash or

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