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Health, safety and environment

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health â€“ COSHH - how to control exposure to hazardous substances and prevent ill health and comply with the regulations
Risk assessment: an overview - An explanation of legal obligations to assess risks in the workplace and implement a safe workplace for all
Smoke-free: a low down of the law - Everything you need to know about the smoke-free laws. Many other free information articles and template documents

Dismissal and redundancy

Collective Redundancies - How to make collective redundancies the right way and ensure complete transparency throughout the process.
Disciplinary and grievance procedures - Information for employers and employees on the current ACAS disciplinary and grievance procedure
Dismissal 1 - part one of a two part article. Part one covers unfair dismissal and redundancy. Part two covers wrongful dismissal and the remedies
Dismissal 2 - part two of a two part article. Part one covers unfair dismissal and redundancy. Part two covers wrongful dismissal and the remedies
Methods of dispute resolution: Arbitration - one article of five in choosing the most suitable method of dispute resolution. This article explains the role of arbitration and how best to start
Redundancy and suitable alternative employment - A guide to the law on offering suitable alternative employment (under Section 141 of the Employment Rights Act 1996) as a substitute for redundancy
Redundancy procedure - Step by step guide to the statutory redundancy procedure
Redundancy run down - A run down and reminder about how to tackle redundancy and some important pointers on best practise
Restrictive covenants and garden leave - This article provides an overview of how you can use garden leave and post termination restrictive covenants to protect your business when employees leave. It will be useful reading for all employers.
Unfair dismissal - guidance on unfair dismissal - time limits, permitted reasons, compensation, mitigation and more
Unfair dismissal for asserting a statutory right - An explanation of unfair dismissal where an employee has asserted a statutory right.
Unfair dismissal in connection with illness - An explanation for employers on unfair dismissal due to illness or disability and how to comply with the law.
Unfair dismissal: on the grounds of a criminal conviction - The law on whether an employee can be dismissed due to a criminal conviction.

Employment rights

Age discrimination - complete guidance for employers on the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 and how they affect your business
Agency workers: an introduction - A guide for agency workers and employment agency business including a low down of agency worker’s rights.
Amending contracts of employment 1 - how to amend contracts of employment while complying with employment law
Amending contracts of employment 2 - Part 2: How to vary an employeeâ€™s contract
Are you flexible enough to care ? (Flexible Working Regulations 2006) - a summary of the Flexible Working Regulations 2006
Disability discrimination: a guide - An employerâ€™s guide to their obligations under disability discrimination law.
Discrimination: Religion or belief - Best practice for observing and respecting religion and belief at work.
Duty to consult with employees - A guide to the Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations 2004: what to tell employees, how frequently, how and why
Fixed-term Employees (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) - guidance on the regulations, how they affect your business and how best to comply while managing your employees effectively.
Flexible working for parents - the latest regulations under the Employment Rights Act. Explains how flexible working can benefit both employees and employers and how to comply with the law.
Human Rights Act - basic summary of the twelve freedoms providing for equality and justice
Noise exposure rules for hospitality and entertainment industry - An explanation of how the Noise at Work Regulations 2005 affect the music and entertainment industry and how to control loud noise.
Paid Annual Leave part one: a guide to the Working Time Regulations - part one of two: summary of an employee's rights and an explanation of the Working Time Regulations
Paid Annual Leave part two: an employee's rights and entitlements - part two of two: an employee's rights in detail, as well as how to implement them into the contract and other practical advice
Part time workers regulations - advice on the 2000 Part Time Workers Regulations including how to comply and best practise
Paternity leave and pay - for expectant fathers - a father's rights and responsibilities including whether you are entitled, how much pay you can receive, how to tell your employer and more
PAYE ? the basic information every employer should be aware of - general outline of PAYE ? the government system of collecting income tax as well as how to make contributions, getting started and paying online.
The National Minimum Wage - how it affects both employees and employers
TUPE â€“ Transfer of Undertakings â€“ guidance for employees -
Unfair dismissal during an industrial dispute - Guidance on unfair dismissal during an industrial dispute.
Unfair dismissal for asserting a statutory right - An explanation of unfair dismissal where an employee has asserted a statutory right.
Unfair dismissal in connection with illness - An explanation for employers on unfair dismissal due to illness or disability and how to comply with the law.
Unfair dismissal: on the grounds of a criminal conviction - The law on whether an employee can be dismissed due to a criminal conviction.

Employment policies

Duty to consult with employees - A guide to the Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations 2004: what to tell employees, how frequently, how and why
Employee assessment forms - a guide to the Net Lawman employee assessment forms and how to implement them to get the best results
Noise exposure rules for hospitality and entertainment industry - An explanation of how the Noise at Work Regulations 2005 affect the music and entertainment industry and how to control loud noise.
Revised ACAS discipline and grievance code - Information for employers and employees on the forthcoming ACAS disciplinary and grievance procedure.
Whistleblowing: a way to risk management? - Short and simple guide to the latest information on whistleblowing at work and how implementing a sound policy can help you to manage risks and alleviate potential problems
Why use employee assessment? - why every employer should assess employees and how best to implement a useful scheme

Problems and termination

Accessing employee medical records - Guidance on when an employer can access an employeeâ€™s medical records as well as how to
Age discrimination - complete guidance for employers on the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 and how they affect your business
Changes to the employment appeals tribunal practise decision - An explanation of the changes made by the EAT in relation to their practise decision as well as some handy hints on how to get the result you want.
Disability discrimination: a guide - An employerâ€™s guide to their obligations under disability discrimination law.
Disciplinary and grievance procedures - Information for employers and employees on the current ACAS disciplinary and grievance procedure
Discrimination: Religion or belief - Best practice for observing and respecting religion and belief at work.
Dismissal 1 - part one of a two part article. Part one covers unfair dismissal and redundancy. Part two covers wrongful dismissal and the remedies
Dismissal 2 - part two of a two part article. Part one covers unfair dismissal and redundancy. Part two covers wrongful dismissal and the remedies
Employment tribunal procedure - A rough guide to the employment tribunal procedure and what to expect
Employment tribunals procedure - the law surrounding tribunals as well as practical advice from Net Lawman
Methods of dispute resolution - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) - one article of five in choosing the most suitable method of dispute resolution. This article explains the process of alternative dispute resolution
Methods of dispute resolution – Ombudsman - one article of five in choosing the most suitable method of dispute resolution. This article explains the role of Ombudsmen and how they can help you
Methods of dispute resolution: Arbitration - one article of five in choosing the most suitable method of dispute resolution. This article explains the role of arbitration and how best to start
Methods of dispute resolution: Litigation - one article of five in choosing the most suitable method of dispute resolution. This article explains the process of litigation
Methods of dispute resultion: Negotiation - one article of five in choosing the most suitable method of dispute resolution. This article explains how to negotiate effectively
Restrictive covenants and garden leave - This article provides an overview of how you can use garden leave and post termination restrictive covenants to protect your business when employees leave. It will be useful reading for all employers.
Revised ACAS discipline and grievance code - Information for employers and employees on the forthcoming ACAS disciplinary and grievance procedure.
The ins and outs of redundancy - how to do it legally and the consequences of not comply with the required procedures
Unfair dismissal: on grounds of redundancy - Information on when dismissal for grounds of redundancy becomes unfair
Unfair dismissal: Termination and compensation - Information on how much compensation you can claim for an unfair dismissal case
Unlawful deductions from wages - Everything employers need to know about unlawful deductions from wages

Maternity / paternity / adoption

Being a working parent ? a guide for employers and employees - guidance on the law providing for the fair treatment of parents, including maternity, paternity and adoption rights as well as time off for dependants and how to make best use of the amendments your business will make
Maternity pay and leave - A guide to maternity pay and leave
Maternity rights and responsibilities - An explanation of an employees and employers rights and responsibilities during and after when the employee is pregnant.
Paternity leave and pay - An explanation of an employees and employers rights and responsibilities regards paternity leave
Paternity leave and pay - for employers - Paternity leave and pay – your responsibilities as an employer: how much to pay, who to pay and when.
Paternity leave and pay - for expectant fathers - An explanation of an employee’s rights and responsibilities regards paternity leave
Paternity leave and pay - for expectant fathers - a father's rights and responsibilities including whether you are entitled, how much pay you can receive, how to tell your employer and more
Unfair dismissal: on the grounds of pregnancy or maternity - Tips for an employer on unfair dismissal on grounds of maternity or pregnancy.

Other

Amending contracts of employment 1 - how to amend contracts of employment while complying with employment law
Amending contracts of employment 2 - Part 2: How to vary an employeeâ€™s contract
Bonus Schemes - types of bonus schemes and advice on which is best for your business
EMI Share Schemes: an introduction - A guide to employee share schemes, the pros and cons as well as which may be best for your business.
EMI Share Schemes: capital gains tax - A guide to capital gains tax due on EMI share scheme options
EMI Share Schemes: employee eligibility - A guide to the conditions an employee must meet to qualify as a candidate for an EMI share scheme
EMI Share Schemes: income tax and NI contributions - A brief guide to tax contributions for EMI share schemes – when to pay, why and what to pay
EMI Share Schemes: the options - A guide to what conditions must be met for an option to be granted as part of an EMI share scheme.
Employee immigrants: required documents - A guide to the documents required when nt workerimmigrant workershiring a migrant worker
Employee share schemes - A guide to employee share schemes, the pros and cons as well as which may be best for your business.
Employing younger staff - how best to approach employing younger staff and the legal effects of doing so
Employment Agencies v Employment Businesses - A guide to the differences between employment agencies (also known as recruitment agencies) and employment business.
Employment contracts - why you should use written employment contracts, the essential terms, and the extent to which you can choose vs. what the law requires
How to set up an EMI Share Scheme - A guide for employers on how to set up an EMI share scheme, which documents to use and what to avoid.
IR35 and self employment - the tax man's rules on self employment and how to comply
Paid Annual Leave part one: a guide to the Working Time Regulations - part one of two: summary of an employee's rights and an explanation of the Working Time Regulations
Particulars Employment - the purpose and law behind 'particulars of employment', and what you need to include to comply with the law
Privacy surveillance - explanation of? the Investigatory Powers Act and how to increases the protection of your privacy
Secondment agreements - why a business might second an employee, the benefits, how to and the legal consequences of doing so.
Self employed and in construction: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) - amendments to the CIS scheme, how it affects you, deductions and how the scheme works
Transfer of Undertakings - transfer of undertakings explanations and advice
TUPE ? Transfer of Undertakings ? guidance for employers -
Working Time Regulations - guidance on the Working Time Regulations and how they affect your business

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