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Could a review of modern working practices be the end for zero-hour contracts?
The so-called ‘gig economy’ could be up for a big change if a new bill comes into place, following initial approval by the government.
Use HR software to block out holiday periods
In this month's HR software feature round-up, we take a look at blocking out holiday periods and creating customised sickness types. Blocked holiday periods You can now set up Blocked Holiday periods. These are periods of time that will cause any holiday requested...
Commission scheme questioned by employee leaving estate agent business
An employee handed notice at an estate agent client of ours and then questioned commission scheme - find out how we helped with our HR support
The rain doesn’t stop play this August for Employment Law Solutions
Welcome to the August roundup from Employment Law Solutions, annual leave, childcare juggles and disciplinaries are in full flow in our clients' offices. Celebrating Excellence at the NetworkIN awards Kevin Murphy was honoured as Team Leader of the Year at...
Employee dismissed for undermining reputation of estate agents
Our client was having issues with an employee who was consistently undermining that trust and performing poorly at work. We were able to swiftly dismiss.
Non-compete clause sees competitor move business to Brighton
Employment lawyer Kevin Murphy looks at a client case where a former employee set up a competing estate agency firm
Logistics businesses – here’s what you need to consider with your HR
As the logistics industry continues to grow and evolve, embracing automation and streamlining their processes businesses face numerous challenges in managing their team effectively. From recruiting and retaining skilled talent to complying with ever-changing...
Vicarious liability – it may be complex, but here’s what you need to know
When it comes to legal concepts, vicarious liability can sound intimidating. However, understanding its implications is crucial, especially for business owners, managers and HR teams. Vicarious liability is a complex principle but in essence, it means that an...
Read this before you hire someone for a driving role
Hiring employees for driving roles or offering existing employees new roles which require driving requires careful attention to ensure legal compliance, safety, and protection of the business's reputation. In this article, we will discuss why employers need to...