How many sick days before disciplinary?
What are the rules on sickness absence and disciplinaries?
Simultaneous transactions set to form the UK's largest independent concrete operator
Mills & Reeve and Grant Thornton UK have advised Peterborough-based PJ Thory on the acquisition of three quarry sites and Gemmix on the acquisition of five ready-mix concrete sites.
How to boost your law firms marketing and business development
Sable&Hawkes have worked with legal clients for over 20 years, which is why we feel particularly able to advise our clients on how best to get the most from the marketing communications and business development activities.
Employee’s failure to disclose criminal conviction
Do employees have to disclose criminal convictions to their employer?
Mills & Reeve welcomes private client disputes specialist to its rapidly growing team
The firm’s Cambridge team is set to further strengthen its ranks with private client disputes specialist, Beth Price.
eVisa UK: Online Immigration Status
eVisas and proof of UK immigration status: where are we now?
The Future of work - we want your views
As we navigate the ever-evolving business landscape, it's crucial to stay ahead of the curve in managing our most valuable asset - our people.
More on workplace investigations
Workplace investigations must be conducted correctly to avoid legal and reputational repercussions. Our independent HR investigators can help.
Accountancy firm Price Bailey warns of Fraudulent activity for VAT repayments
Fraudsters are especially targeting food, farming, construction, and export-heavy organisations.
Sedulo accelerates deal closures and enhances client onboarding with Doc2
Sedulo, a prominent financial services firm, faced challenges in document management that slowed down their client onboarding and deal closure processes. The firm’s reliance on manual document creation and signing methods was not only time-consuming but also hindered their responsiveness to client needs. With the adoption of Doc2, Sedulo has transformed its approach to document management. …
Finspire Finance: achieves professional credibility with Doc2
Finspire Finance, a dynamic commercial finance broker, faced significant challenges with document management and compliance, impacting their ability to build trust with new clients. Their manual processes were not only time-consuming but also prone to errors, casting a shadow on their professionalism in the eyes of potential prospects. The implementation of Doc2, provided by their principal…
Employing casual workers (HR help)
What are the key considerations for employers when hiring casual workers?
SOSR dismissal: what is some other substantial reason?
‘Some Other Substantial Reason’ is one of the potentially fair reasons to dismiss someone. What counts as ‘SOSR’ and what do employers need to be aware of if relying on this ground for dismissal?
Legal implications of working two jobs
What are the considerations for employers when employees are working two jobs?
Can an employer withhold pay?
Employers are only permitted to deduct or withhold pay in certain circumstances.
Recruiting social care workers from overseas
What do UK care providers have to do to be able to recruit care workers from overseas?
Last in first out (fair redundancy?)
Can employers make workers redundant on a 'last- in, first-out' basis?
More on extending a probation period
Best practice guidance for employers when extending a probation period.
Indefinite Leave to Remain priority service
Is fast-tracked processing available for Indefinite Leave to Remain applications?
Have you heard about Carers Leave?
From 6 April 2024 all unpaid carers are entitled to up to a week's unpaid leave per year to look after someone with a disability or long-term illness. But don't panic! We are here to help :-)
Reliance appoints David Jennings as new CEO
Reliance Precision Limited (‘Reliance’) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Jennings as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. David replaces Ian Walter, Group Finance Director, who served as Interim Managing Director following the departure of Steve Woollven in August 2023. The recruitment process was led by Reliance’s family board, Reliance RG Limited (RRG).
Advanced Threat Group (ATG) & CyberScale Strategic Alliance
On 1st April 2024 CyberScale and Advanced Threat Group (ATG) formally recognised a strategic alliance aimed at providing their clients with an optimal combination of strategic advice and technical support around Cyber & Information Security.
Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel
What is the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel, and what does it mean for recruitment practices in healthcare?
More on cyber insurance benefits and limitations
Organisations in the United Kingdom are faced with a constant barrage of digital dangers where cyber threats lurk around every corner.
How to prepare for a Home Office desktop audit
What is a Home Office desktop audit and how you can you prepare?