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What is outplacement and why should employers consider it?

Outplacement is an employer sponsored benefit which provides a pathway for outgoing employees affected by redundancy. It helps affected employees transition into the job market or retirement and helps to facilitate acceptance…

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Do not let an underpayment of wages ruin the holiday mood!

With the cost of living soaring there has been an increase in the number of employees challenging their employers in tribunals over holiday pay.  An underpayment in holiday pay will usually amount…

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Managing redundancy: What you need to know

According to a new ACAS survey of British businesses, almost 1 in 5 employers expect to make redundancies in the next year, with large businesses more affected than SMEs. Managing redundancy can…

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Will a 4-day week make us more productive?

The Coronavirus pandemic impacted all our lives considerably and, among other things,  resulted in a permanent shift towards hybrid working for many employers. As we return to a ‘new normal’, some employers…

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National Minimum Wage: Are you getting it right?

Paying in equal instalments? Deducting for goods purchased? Check your practices are compliant with the National Minimum Wages Regulations. And of course, think about the upcoming pay rise! With the cost of…

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Pimlico Plumbers taken to the cleaners over holiday pay

Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Ltd [2021] CA The facts of the case Mr Smith worked for Pimlico Plumbers between 2005 and 2011. For much of that time he was considered “self-employed”. In…

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COVID: New year, same challenges

When we consider the likely HR and Employment Law developments for 2022, COVID is still top of the agenda and continues to present unprecedented challenges for people and the organisations they work…