Is it possible to challenge a director disqualification?
It’s not uncommon to hear about former company directors being disqualified from holding directorships once their company has been put into a formal insolvency process. How is a director disqualified?…
Why can my business no longer reclaim sick pay?
New rules aimed at encouraging long-term sick employees to return to the workplace have come into force in the UK. Changes to legislation, which came into effect from April 6…
Dealing with Early Conciliation in employment claims
Changes to the way UK employment claims are dealt came into force today (May 6) with prospective claimants now being required to submit an ‘Early Conciliation Form’ to ACAS before…
Staffing for the upturn: How to avoid falling foul of employment law
A recurring theme in many of my conversations with clients over recent months has been the dearth of new talent available to their organisation. With the economy in recovery mode,…
Will new site safety regulations deliver cost savings for construction sector?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently launched a consultation on new draft site safety regulations which aim to remove some of the red tape in the construction industry. HSE…