Gillian Markland

With the current Economic downturn showing slow signs of improving, how does an employer correctly make redundancies?

With Facebook and Twitter increasingly ingrained into our everyday way of life, two recent cases highlight the need for employers to review their internet and email policies, and put in place a “social media” policy.

We cannot over emphasise the importance of an employer providing an employee with a written contract of employment, but there is no legal obligation on them to do so.

WE’RE having more babies, The latest Office of National Statistics figures show a 2.4 per cent increase in the number of live births in England and Wales from 706,248 in 2009 to 723,165 in 2010 – the biggest increase in almost 40 years.

YOU may have heard in the news recently that the Government is proposing various changes to employment claims.

Your work force may be made up of many different sources. You may have agency workers under your employment, but have you considered what your duties and responsibilities are towards these individuals?

BY now you should be aware that on October 1 the Government will be abolishing the default retirement age of 65. In addition, the statutory retirement procedures will also be abolished.

WITH little sign of economic recovery and businesses facing ever-increasing competition to keep afloat it is vital to protect your business interests as best you can.

AFTER the festive celebrations, it’s time to take a closer look at how changes in employment law will affect your business in the first quarter of 2011.

HAVE you ever asked why your company needs to go to the time and trouble of preparing a comprehensive and clear email and internet policy?