Resources
UK: new resources – February 2013
EHRC’s explanation of the recent ECtHR ruling in Eweida and others and practical guidance to employers about dealing with religion or belief issues Acas and CIPD joint guide: Mediation: an approach to resolving workplace issues DWP guide: Employing older workers: … Continue reading
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UK: new resources – December 2012 / January 2013
CIPD practical guide, Game on! How to keep diversity progress on track, to actively help organisations embed diversity in a lasting and game-changing way. Equality and Human Rights Commission new guidance for employers on pre-employment health questions, which are largely … Continue reading
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New resources – November 2012
MoD consultation (closing date 18 January 2013) on reform of the reserve forces regime, including possible legislation to prevent discrimination against reservists Acas factsheets for employers on managing social networking a new Opportunity Now guide “Changing gear“, outlining ten steps that … Continue reading
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New resources – October 2012
Home Office leaflets on forthcoming changes to Disclosure and Barring Acas guidance on the use of smartphones and other devices at work
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New resources – August/September 2012
Free internet resource on equal pay launched by the former lead on equal pay issues at EHRC and EOC.
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New resources – July 2012
CIPD and HSE free stress management tool designed to help equip managers with the skills to manage positively and prevent stress in their staff. Updated Acas redundancy handling booklet, providing more in depth advice on the role of the individual … Continue reading
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New resources – June
ACAS guidance for employers on minimising disruption and managing staff expectations during the Olympic games Home Office UK Border Agency guide on preventing illegal workingin the UK Revised HMRC guidance on pensions and salary sacrifice, and the 0T PAYE code … Continue reading
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New publications – May 2012
BIS Guidance on the Sunday Trading (London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Act, which suspends restrictions on Sunday trading hours for large shops in England and Wales for the duration of the London Olympic and Paralympic Games and shortens the usual … Continue reading
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Mass redundancies in EMEA
Recent times have seen regular announcements of mass redundancies, more often than not from a company with global operations. These companies face the daunting challenge of analysing and comparing employee rights under the different legal regimes and co-ordinating the headcount … Continue reading
Handy client guide to privilege
Herbert Smith has published a client guide to legal professional privilege under English law, comprising: A decision tree: intended as a quick reference to help determine which documents can legitimately be withheld on grounds of privilege; and Practical tips for … Continue reading
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