Social media is playing an increasing part in our daily lives with the growing popularity of Twitter, Facebook and other social networking sites for both personal and business use. Employers should be aware of social media and its potential impact on their business. Following research... read more

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, announced at the Conservative Party conference that the unfair dismissal qualifying period will rise from one year to two years, with effect from 6 April 2012. This announcement will be a welcome one for employers. The Department for Business,... read more

On 1 July 2011 the Bribery Act 2010 came into force. The Act extends the crime of bribery to cover all private sector transactions, as previously only bribery involving public officials and agents were offences, the Act has created a new strict liability offence where commercial organisations... read more

The Supreme Court has recently given its judgment in a case that provides an important reminder for businesses who contract – or at least purport to contract – with individuals on a self-employed basis, as opposed to on an employed basis.  Although this case involved car valeters, the... read more

Payments made purely in connection with the termination of employment will be free of national insurance and, to the extent that they do not exceed £30,000.00, also free of income tax.  However, notice pay and payments in lieu of notice paid in accordance with terms and conditions of... read more