Will no-fault dismissals help or hinder businesses?
The introduction of the no-fault dismissal procedure in the Beecroft Report is meant to reduce the burden of compliance and encourage growth in small businesses – but could it actually have the opposite effect?
New IR35 guidance: as clear as mud
The latest guidance designed to provide clarity on IR35 has done anything but. Not only are contractors stuck with the same troublesome principles they have grappled with since IR35 arrived on the contracting scene, but now there are even more tests to apply; quite literally, in the most recent guidance.
Six things to look forward to for the rest of 2012
With the (not so unexpected) news that the UK is officially back in recession, and the fears that we may already have had our summer for 2012, it is easy to feel downbeat. So we thought we’d remind you of a few things you have to look forward to over the coming months.
KPMG/REC report shows the AWR is stifling growth
The latest KPMG/REC Report on Jobs, which says that unemployment is continuing to rise despite a small increase in permanent placements, signals an end to the myth that regulation does not stifle growth.
How safe are your temps?
If you’ve heard reports of the Royal Mail deciding it is unsafe for its staff to deliver post to certain properties because of the risk of a cat attack through the letterbox, then you may also be questioning just how safe your temps are.
References: approach with caution
When providing a reference for an ex-employee it is important to approach with an element of caution if you want to avoid claims of discrimination or defamation. Here’s what the law says is best practice when giving a reference.
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