March news

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Police to investigate workplace

From 6 April new powers will give Police the right to enter the workplace in place of the Health & Safety Executive
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Bullying inflation

ACAS have claimed that the average buying case brought against employers was costing the firm £30,000 but that this represented a ‘conservative estimate’.
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Agency workers – legislation draws nearer

The continuing move towards equalising the right of agency workers with those of contracted staff may be escalated through legislation.
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You’re sacked – ‘just like that’

Part-time magician Peter Hopkins was dismissed for gross misconduct after being caught working his magic at a christening party whilst signed off sick from his full-time job.
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April changes and new scope for consultation regulations

Statutory Maternity Pay increase to £117.18 per week and Statutory Sick Pay increases to £75.40 per week from 1 April.
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Legal update

Agency workers – yes and, er no

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Counting expired warnings

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Homophobic banter not grounds for a successful claim

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