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Work, rest and pay - Tuesday, May 06, 2008
The latest credit crunch may be posing more than just a financial risk to your organisation. According to recent surveys, the number of employees taking on a second job or working additional paid hours for their employer in order to manage their own personal finances is increasing. Therefore, the chances of your employees exceeding the maximum weekly limit on working time, and posing a health and safety risk, could be greater than you think. As one employer found out to its cost, this situation needs to be managed correctly. Read more...

Know your rights! - Monday, April 28, 2008
At this time of year, it is not uncommon to be asked what rights arise in respect of a bank holiday. The simple answer is there is no statutory right to time off with or without pay and it will depend on the contract or custom and practice. However, an employer who gives paid time off can count that day as part of the employee’s statutory holiday entitlement. Holiday is just one of the many statutory rights that arise in connection with employment. Take a look at our A-Z highlighting some of the others. Read more...

The depression era - Monday, April 21, 2008
This week (21 -26 April) is Depression Awareness Week, first set up 13 years ago by leading UK charity Depression Alliance, to encourage understanding and support of the condition, which is experienced by 1 in 10 adults in the UK at any one time. The theme this year is employment and to mark the occasion we have put together a Q&A to help employers manage depression in the workplace. Read more...

A sponsored walk? - Monday, April 14, 2008
Employers wanting to take part in the Government’s new sponsorship arrangement to bring non-EEA migrants into the UK for employment can now make their application to register and obtain a licence. However, there is no need to run as the scheme will not become fully operational until the autumn. Although you can go at your own pace, you must take several important steps along the way. Will the sponsorship process be a walk in the park for your organisation? Read more...