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MATERNITY
Miscarriage and pregnancy loss
As one in five pregnancies end in miscarriage you may have to deal with an employee who has suffered such a loss at some point. But what is she legally entitled to and is there anything else you need to consider?
RECRUITMENT
Interview request: will you pay my travel expenses?
Having called a job applicant for an interview, he’s queried whether you will pay his travelling expenses. Refuse and it could mean that the ideal candidate slips right through your fingers. How should you play it?
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BANK HOLIDAYS
Bank holidays to be scrapped?
Apparently, the government is “seriously thinking” of scrapping all bank holidays to help employers and boost the economy. Would it really go that far?
SOCIAL NETWORKING
Comment on Facebook - it's my human right!
In a recent case, a male employee had been sacked for gross misconduct after he posted vulgar comments on Facebook about a female colleague. He argued that this was a “breach of his human rights”. What did the tribunal say?
NATIONAL INSURANCE
Dividends subject to NI
A recent Court of Appeal decision ruled that dividends can be charged to NI. Can the Taxman use this decision to attack all owner-managed companies?
STRESS
High Court rejects fatigue and stress claim
When it comes to managing stress at work even your best efforts may not prevent claims. So how far do you need to go? A recent case helps to clarify the situation.
PAYE
What's new with this year's PAYE return?
Your 2011/12 end of year PAYE employers’ return is due in by May 19 and the Taxman has just published his guidance on changes to the filing system. What do you need to know?
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APPRENTICESHIPS
A (safe) contract for an apprentice
New regulations recently came into force to define the wording which must be included in an apprenticeship agreement. Is it complex?
HSE
"Keep calm and carry on" at the HSE?
In the last year or so, the HSE has had to deal with significant personnel cuts and demands to reshape health and safety legislation - all whilst maintaining a frontline presence. How might this affect you?
WORK AT HEIGHT
Cherry picker risks
The HSE recently prosecuted a construction firm after a worker fell from a work platform and was dragged 15 metres along the road by a bus. What happened and how could the accident have been prevented?
DIRECTORS' BENEFITS
Turning back the clock on company car tax
The 2011/12 tax year has ended and the P11D forms must soon be submitted. But if in doing so you realise the company car that seemed like a good idea four years ago is now costing you a fortune in tax, what can you do about it?
SOCIAL NETWORKING
Comment on Facebook - it's my human right!
In a recent case, a male employee had been sacked for gross misconduct after he posted vulgar comments on Facebook about a female colleague. He argued that this was a “breach of his human rights”. What did the tribunal say?
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