Welcome to February’s edition of our employment law newsletter, keeping you up to date with forthcoming changes to legislation and case developments. Increase to tribunal rates As of 1st February 2012 the following limits apply Limit on a week’s …
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Davis Blank Furniss launches HR Department
Davis Blank Furniss, the Manchester based law firm, is this week launching a brand new department which will offer companies of all sizes bespoke HR support from a handpicked team of experienced Employment Law solicitors. The new team is headed …
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Davis Blank Furniss advises on acquisition of Bower Hotel
Davis Blank Furniss, the Manchester based law firm, has advised its client Blue Training Limited on the recent acquisition of The Bower Hotel in Chadderton, Greater Manchester. The deal saw Blue Training relocate to The Bower Hotel and the firm …
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Employment Law Newsletter – January 2012
Welcome to January’s edition of our employment law newsletter, keeping you up to date with changes in employment law, and informing you of recent case law developments. Consultation launched on Tribunal fee structures The Ministry of Justice launched a consultation …
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TOP TIPS TO SURVIVE THE FESTIVE SEASON
Every year we place high expectations on the festive season as families unite and everyone strives to make the perfect roast dinner! It can be a very emotional period and some of us have tough things to face so we’ve outlined some …
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New rates of statutory maternity pay and sick pay announced
The proposed rates for statutory sick pay and statutory maternity, paternity and adoption pay for 2012 have been announced. The rates expected to come into force on 9 April 2012 are: •Statutory Maternity, Paternity, Additional Paternity, Adoption Pay and Maternity …
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Employment Law Newsletter – December 2011
Welcome to December’s edition of our employment law newsletter, keeping you up to date with forthcoming changes to legislation and case developments. Government issues response to consultation on employment tribunal reform The government has published its response to the Resolving …
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Government employment law proposals formally announced
Following recent rumours, and leaked reports, Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced the government’s proposals for what is claimed to be the most significant reform of employment law for decades. The main proposals are:- unfair dismissal qualifying period to increase …
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Is it time to say goodbye to the “fit note”?
An independent Government-backed review into sickness absence was presented yesterday which recommends that staff should be signed off for long-term sickness absence by an independent assessment service rather than by their GP. The report has revealed that each year, 11 …
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“Anywhere Working” consortium launched
Transport Minister Norman Baker has launched the ‘Anywhere Working’ consortium, its purpose being to enable employers to understand the benefits of flexible working. From January 2012, a hub of resources will become available to employers, where training, trial technology and …
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