The future of employment law
How many people have actually read a political party manifesto? Now available online and in all good book shops, the manifesto contains the colourful hopes and intentions of a party encased in a glossy cover. Ranging…
Eruption in employee absence
Companies have been faced with a dilemma as a result of the Icelandic volcano eruption and resulting ash cloud as employees remain stranded around the world after an extended Easter break. Workers have been…
Sick note to fit note: Is your business ready for the changes?
When was the last time you reviewed your staff handbook? Do you know what your current sickness and absence policy says? Are you prepared for imminent changes? From the 6 April 2010 'Fit Notes' are set to replace…
Employers ordered to tackle obesity in the workplace
Employers will be under a duty from next year to provide time and amenities for employees to undertake compulsory exercise in a move by Europe to tackle obesity. Also intended to encourage teamwork and creativity,…
Bosses fall short on employment law
Only 34% of bosses understand their obligations on employment law and act directly*. That's according to the latest research from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) released this week (17.02.10). To…
Let it snow....
It might look like a Christmas card outside, but the recent "deep freeze" has the potential to cause chaos for businesses and employers. Sudden snow showers and a reported salt crisis have made many journeys treacherous.…
Allowing legal representation in employment disciplinary hearings - What employers need to know
For some years (since the Employment Relations Act 1999) all employers have ensured that employees are provided with their statutory rights to be accompanied by a trade union representative or fellow worker at any…
Enterprise Winners Climb To Success
Two aspiring entrepreneurs, mentored by Wake Smith & Tofields, have been awarded a £5,000 cash boost from Sheffield Hallam University, after winning the University's annual business start-up competition, the Enterprise…
Employers prepare for bus strike chaos
Further disruption is expected across South Yorkshire over the coming month as bus drivers once again threaten to strike over an ongoing pay dispute, potentially costing the Sheffield economy hundreds of thousands…
When absence management becomes a swine
Will swine flu make a dramatic return this autumn? Reports that the bug could come back more potently during the autumn and winter have spawned sensational headlines claiming it could be the beginning of the end…
