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May 2012

An even tougher year for employers with employment law

May 25, 2012

Whilst there has been a lot written about the Beecroft Report, particularly some very hostile responses to it, and whilst the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claim has risen to 2 years from 6th April 2012, it looks as though things will remain tough for employers for at least 2 years to come. Why ? […]

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What You Need To Know About Auto-Enrolment

May 25, 2012

As an employer, you may be aware of the proposed implementation of an auto-enrolment pension scheme for the UK. The scheme has been designed to make it easier for employees to save for their retirement as at present many people do not take up any offer of a workplace pension scheme even where it is […]

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Question for Employment Lawyers: Criminal convictions disclosure

May 23, 2012

I was turned down for a job today with South Eastern Trains due to a criminal damage conviction back in 2004 that was dealt with via a compensation payment. It has never stopped me working with children or vulnerable adults in the past. In the job advert it does not state anything about convictions and […]

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