Employment Law Blog
The Springhouse Employment Law Blog is our way of keeping you informed about what’s going on in the world of employment law. Please sign up for our newsletter if you would like these delivered to your in-box. We’re happy to have a chat about anything you read in the blog – our contact details are on the right. As good as these posts are, they’re no substitute for legal advice.
01
May
Springhouse Sponsors Diva 100 Bike Ride
Written by Ben Power
Springhouse solicitors are pleased to be supporting Mary Siddall, a solicitor at the firm, who is taking part in the Diva 100 Bike Ride in May.
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23
Apr
Hampshire Chamber Business Exhibition
Written by Ben Power
Springhouse Solicitors were recently an exhibitor at a recent Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Business Exhibition.
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23
Apr
Right to Unpaid Parental Leave Extended
Written by Ben Power
From 7th April 2013, employees with at least one year’s service can apply to take a total of 18 weeks unpaid parental leave up to their child’s fifth birthday.
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15
Apr
Carrying Out Redundancies: New Consultation Rules and ACAS Guide
Written by Ben Power
Most employers find the process of carrying out redundancies difficult and stressful. Many managers will describe it as ‘the worst part of the job’.
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08
Mar
New ACAS Code of Practice on Settlement Agreements
Written by Ben Power
ACAS is currently consulting on a new Code of Practice designed to give guidance on discussions around the possible termination of an employee’s employment.
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12
Feb
Manifestation of Religious Belief in the Workplace
Written by Ben Power
Following important guidance from the European Court of Human Rights on the extent to which religious observance in the workplace is protected, the UK Equality and Human Rights commission has issued guidance for employers.
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11
Jan
Trade Union Blacklists – What Are Your Rights?
Written by Ben Power
This week, the Labour Party has sought a debate in the House of Commons over the issue of the very large group of people who were ‘blacklisted’ by a secretive organisation for trade union and other activities deemed as ‘trouble-making’. There is evidence that the list was accessed by employers when making recruitment decisions, including a large number of companies in the construction industry.
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03
Jan
New Year, New Employment Law Challenges
Written by Ben Power
The number of employment law changes planned for each new year never seems to diminish, whichever government is in place. It looks as if 2013 will be no exception, but the year will bring both challenges and opportunities for businesses.
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16
Nov
Parental Leave and Right to Request Flexible Working.
Written by Ben Power
Extension of shared parental leave and right to request flexible working.
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19
Oct
Will fathers be able to hold the Baby?
Written by Ben Power
Reports have suggested that the government may give fathers the right
to take paid leave to look after a new baby, allowing mothers to return
to work, just two weeks after giving birth.
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Recent Posts
- Springhouse Sponsors Diva 100 Bike Ride
- Hampshire Chamber Business Exhibition
- Right to Unpaid Parental Leave Extended
- Carrying Out Redundancies: New Consultation Rules and ACAS Guide
- New ACAS Code of Practice on Settlement Agreements
- Manifestation of Religious Belief in the Workplace
- Trade Union Blacklists – What Are Your Rights?
- New Year, New Employment Law Challenges
- Parental Leave and Right to Request Flexible Working.
- Will fathers be able to hold the Baby?
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