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Whilst there is no legal obligation to provide a reference for a current or former employee and many employers now simply adopt a policy of providing standard referencesRead More
We are pleased to launch our new initiative which supports the charities’ sector.
Appreciating the financial pressures and other challenges that charitable organisations face, we have chosen to combine our wealth of experience with preferential charging rates to provide support to our charity clients on all employment matters and immigration matters.Read More
The EAT has upheld the employer’s appeal in a case involving an employee dismissed for gross misconduct with less than two years’ service.Read More
Acas has produced new Guidance on Overtime
The guide covers:-
Is overtime compulsory or voluntary?
Is there a limit to how much overtime can be worked?
Pay when working overtime
Overtime for part time workers
Impact of overtime on holiday calculations
If you offer overtime to your employees this is a useful read to ensure you are getting it right and do get in touch if you would like to discuss.
The status of EU nationals post referendum has been the source of endless speculation and uncertainty and the cause of much anxiety not only to them but to their employers and businesses generally.
The Home Office has in April 2018 published on its website the latest developments in the negotiations regarding the status of EU nationals and their immigration status. The publication sets out the key terms of the agreement reached with the EU as follows:Read More
It’s that time of year again when we see a number of employment law related changes. The following is a summary for your diaries and includes:
the change to the taxation of termination payments;
the increase in the figure for weekly pay used, amongst other things, for the statutory redundancy calculations and the unfair dismissal basic award;
the national minimum wage increases;
the rise in other statutory payments, such as SMP and SSP; and
the much publicised GDPR.
Of course, not all changes will affect your business. However, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about these changes and how they may affect your business.Read More
Compensation limits and minimum awards that are payable under employment legislation are set to increase as follows from 6 April 2018…Read More
JMA HR & Legal have teamed up with Traviss & Co accountants and 3PB Barristers to present a free seminar regarding the practical implications for employers of the new data protection law, the GDPR, which comes into force in May this year.
Whether you are an HR professional, business owner or manager with responsibility for employees, you will certainly benefit from this seminar.Read More
Tsige has over ten years’ experience in the practice of UK immigration law and so is a great addition to the team. She provides tailored immigration assistance to employers including applications for sponsor licence, sponsor licence management, renewal of licences, as well as advising on immigration compliance policies and processes. Read More
As we near the close of another year, we would like to wish you a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. This year I was fortunate to become a trustee of a locally based charity, Peer Productions. For those of you who have not come across the amazing work that this charity does, Peer Productions is an award winning youth arts charity specialising in combining high quality arts practice with peer education.Read More
Disclaimer:
The updates in this blog are published for information only and provide an overview of employment law and best practice as at the date of publication. No action should be taken without seeking professional advice.