Days off for sickness have decreased in the last year but presenteesim is on the increase. The Centre for Mental Health has previously reported that the cost of absenteeism in the UK accounts for £8.4 billion and the average employee takes 7 days off sick each year of which 40% is for mental health problems. […]
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LLP member found not to be a worker – is there a gap in your compliance documents?
The Court of Appeal has recently held that a member of an LLP is not a “worker”. As a result, they cannot bring a whistle-blowing claim against the LLP. […]
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ABS approval enables Abbiss Cadres to create unique, integrated approach to HR-related services and employee engagement
Abbiss Cadres LLP is delighted to announce that it has been authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as a new style Alternative Business Structure with effect from 1 October, 2012. […]
Abbiss Cadres’ ABS approval featured in Legal Futures
27 September 2012, Legal Futures features an article on Abbiss Cadres’ Alternative Business Structure launch. […]
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Harmonising terms and TUPE
The EAT have issued a reminder of the consequences of harmonising terms following a TUPE transfer. […]
Proposed new Employment Tribunal rules
A new set of rules has been proposed designed to streamline the operation of Employment Tribunals. […]
The price of justice – the new fee regime in the Employment Tribunal
The Employment Tribunal has announced the new fee regime which should come into force in the Summer of 2013. […]
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How to cure a potential constructive dismissal
An employee who was vindicated by his employer following an unfair suspension could not claim constructive dismissal. […]
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Do independent contractors have worker status?
The Court of Appeal held that a doctor who provided services to customers of a clinic was a ‘worker’ and accordingly could bring claims for unlawful deductions from wages and for unpaid holiday pay. […]
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HMRC issues guidance on share-based payments made after the cessation of employment
This guidance sets out answers to frequently asked questions concerning the application of the ‘0T’ tax code to share-based payments made following the cessation of employment. […]
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