What is a Fit note?....
Can you explain to me what a fit note is? I run a small manufacturing business and am wondering how it might affect me?..... Last Updated: 05/08/2010
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Restrictive Covenants..
Every business, whatever the size, has information that it considers both integral and invaluable to its success. Last Updated: 13/01/2010
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New Legislation Outlines Employee Training Rights
From April 2010 employees will have the right to request time off work for training and employers will have to give serious consideration to any requests made. Last Updated: 13/01/2010
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Query on clinical negligence
David Brown, an Associate responds to a query on clinical negligence Last Updated: 13/01/2010
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Case of unlawful discrimination
Defending a discrimination claim brought by a former employee, which includes a claim for injury to her feelings... Last Updated: 05/08/2010
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Employee or Shareholder or Both?
Clare Waller, a Director at HRJ Law LLP, discusses the implications. Last Updated: 28/10/2009
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You can't just rely on trust....
Karen Mayes, Director at HRJ Law LLP, looks at some of the issues involved in buying a property together. Last Updated: 28/10/2009
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Landlords' Agents face Jail - Are you at Risk?....
This is the stark reality emphasised by a case in which the author acted for the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) at Peterborough Crown Court on 12 October 2009 when a custodial sentence was given to the agent of a landlord of domestic premises who had failed to comply with gas safety legislation. Last Updated: 13/10/2009
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October 2009 - Changes in Employment Law
Clare Waller discusses some of the implications of changes in Employment Law. Last Updated: 13/10/2009
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October 2009 - The Equality Bill
The Equality Bill is currently going through Parliament with a target to become law by April 2010... Last Updated: 13/10/2009
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Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures - a New Regime
Following the repeal of the statutory Grievance and Discipline and Dismissal Procedures on the 6th April 2009 Clare Waller examines the changes introduced by the new ACAS code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures and what employers need to be aware of. Last Updated: 21/05/2009
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Safeguarding your future
If you lose the mental ability to make decisions about your medical treatment and care what would happen if you hadn’t made plans? One option is to appoint an attorney to look after things for you if the worst should happen. David Bruton, from legal firm HRJ Law, which has offices in Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin, explains: Last Updated: 21/05/2009
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Finding the right Divorce Lawyer
Karen Mayes, Director at HRJ Law, advises on issues to be considered when choosing a lawyer to represent you during an emotional time. Last Updated: 21/05/2009
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Employee or Shareholder or Both?
In a recent case the Court of Appeal has held that there is no reason in principle why a director and controlling shareholder cannot also be an employee, even if he had total control of the company. Clare Waller, a Director at HRJ LAW LLP, discusses the implications. Last Updated: 21/05/2009
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April 2009 - Hawkins Russell Jones Looks to the Future
Leading law firm, Hawkins Russell Jones, which has offices in Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City, has today announced a number of changes which reflect its modern, forward looking approach and better position the business to meet future opportunities and challenges. Last Updated: 01/04/2009
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January 2009 - Stiffer Penalties for Health and Safety Offences are on the way
The Health & Safety (Offences) Act 2008 received Royal Assent on 16 October 2008 and will come into force January 2009 introducing much stiffer penalties for most of the existing health & safety offences. Last Updated: 01/04/2009
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March 2009 - The year of change for Employers
In 2009 a number of legislative changes will come into force which are likely to significantly affect all employers. Last Updated: 26/03/2009
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February 2009 - New Directors' duties explained
Clare Waller assesses the changes to the Companies Act 2006 that came into force on October 1st 2008. Last Updated: 12/02/2009
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January 2009 - An alternative to redundancy Clare Waller looks at one way in which firms can cope with the current economic climate. Last Updated: 10/01/2009
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November 2008 - Commercial property owners need to act now
Nick Lobb explains how this year has seen significant changes to the law affecting owners and occupiers of commercial property in the UK. Last Updated: 26/05/2009
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September 2008 - Register your Land - Safeguard the Future
Register your land - safeguard the future. You know that you own your land but could you prove it? John Buckley at HRJ Law explains. Last Updated: 22/09/2008
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September 2008 - How much of your turnover could go
Robin Cooper looks at corporate manslaughter and a recent consultation theron. Last Updated: 03/09/2008
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June 2008 - Women employees and pregnancy…
Clare Waller looks at a issue that has long been a contentious one in business. Last Updated: 28/06/2008
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