Employment Update for Small Businesses July 2018 Dear <<First Name>> As we enter the holiday season we have another look at the thorny issue of holiday pay, and ask if you are paying the correct amount. Also this month, you can’t fail to have noticed the continuing trend of cases relating to the new types…
Employment Update for Small Businesses June 2018 Dear You are no doubt sick of those four little letters – GDPR – I know that I am! I certainly seem to be receiving the same number of junk emails as before, so I am very keen to ensure that you don’t consider this email to be…
Employment Update for Small Businesses April 2018 Dear Visitor, This month we consider the impact on claims that the removal of tribunal fees has had, and the importance of making the most of the ACAS conciliation process when facing a claim. Don’t forget also to check your pay rates to make sure that you remain…
Employment Update for Small Businesses March 2018 Dear Visitor, This month we tackle head on the tricky and emotionally-charged issue of sacking people! Never pleasant, but sometimes surprisingly cathartic and good for business. Also, we give you an idea of what is covered under a retained service with Peter Etherington Employment Law Services (in addition…
Employment Update for Small Businesses February 2018 Dear Visitor, This month we have more information on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which is going to introduce significant changes to data protection law in May this year. You will be pleased to hear that we are able to provide you with all the support you…
Employment Update for Small Businesses January 2018 Dear Visitor, Happy New Year! This month it is all about looking ahead with excitement and ambition! From a business point of view, that means setting targets, and planning how to achieve them. In HR terms, that means ensuring your appraisal process works for you, and making sure…
Employment Update for Small Businesses December 2017 Dear Visitor, Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year! I am afraid that this month’s newsletter does not have a very festive theme as it picks up on how in recent years we have seen the exposure and vilification of hateful predators, such as Jimmy Saville and…
Employment Update for Small Businesses November 2017 Dear Visitor, Many of you will have heard of the GDPR by now (the new EU data protection rules) and may be starting to get nervous about what impact it may have on you. So this month we have a brief introduction from an HR perspective. Also, with…
Employment Update for Small Businesses October 2017 Dear Visitor, This month we welcome our brand new Consultancy Assistant, Jodie Fossey, to PEELS. Jodie will be providing me with much needed support in the office, and with day to day advisory matters. Jodie has a wealth of relevant skills and experience, from working in management as…
Employment Update for Small Businesses September 2017 Dear Visitor, This month, we are hiring! Yes, that’s right I am finally taking a deep breath and employing an assistant (who would employ staff, hey?!) If you know anyone who you think may be interested, please share this with them. Also this month, we consider some of the…