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Workers dismissed for political beliefs will be able to claim unfair dismissal under new European Court ruling
by Richard Hayden
Feb 18, 2013 / Employers
A review by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in November 2012, found that UK law does not give adequate protection to employees, including members of the British National Party, who could be dismissed because of their political affiliations.
Continue ReadingThe working lunch
by Richard Hayden
Feb 11, 2013 / Candidates, Employers
When were under pressure to get the job done we’ve all worked through our lunch breaks or on occasion cut lunch out altogether.
Continue ReadingSocial Media Eroding Workplace Privacy
by Richard Hayden
Feb 03, 2013 / Candidates, Employers
Whilst we all know the perils of taking our work home with us, what happens when our personal lives interfere with our professional lives?
Continue ReadingOptimism for the year ahead
by Richard Hayden
Jan 28, 2013 / Candidates, Employers
The latest official figures released suggest a renewed optimism for 2013 with the number of unemployed adults in the UK falling to below 2.
Continue ReadingEmployment Law Changes 2013
by Richard Hayden
Jan 20, 2013 / Employers
New tribunal award limits come into force1 February 2013The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2012 (SI 2012/3007) increases the limits applying to certain employment tribunal awards and other amounts payable under employment legislation, including the maximum amount of a week’s pay for the purpose of calculating a redundancy payment or the basic award of compensation for unfair dismissal.
Continue ReadingCan part time or voluntary work really help you land a permanent job?
by Richard Hayden
Jan 13, 2013 / Candidates
Labour recently proposed to offer the long-term unemployed a guaranteed six-month job placement to help them in their return to work.
Continue ReadingSocial obligation or time to celebrate?
by Richard Hayden
Nov 29, 2012 / Candidates, Employers
December is here and the Christmas Party season along with it.
Continue ReadingStaying on Top
by Richard Hayden
Nov 11, 2012 / Employers
Replica Rolex watchesYou’ve got a great team and your’ at the top of your game, so how do you stay that way?
Continue ReadingWhat do Employees Really Want?
by Richard Hayden
Nov 06, 2012 / Employers
Being a good manager is a juggling act.
Continue Reading5 Steps to Mentally Prepare for Interview
by Richard Hayden
Oct 31, 2012 / Candidates
The human body is capable of truly amazing feats.
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