Employment law
Ardonagh buys Stallard Kane
Ardonagh Advisory has bought Stallard Kane Group, a provider of health and safety, HR, training, and employment law compliance consultancy services.
Former RSA Ireland CEO takes insurer to tribunal
Philip Smith alleges constructive dismissal concerning his resignation in November 2013.
Working flexibly
Changes to legislation governing flexible working mean employers need to get up to speed with the new guidelines, explains Peter Done
Growing SMEs: Room to manoeuvre
Small businesses are often subject to rapid change and growth, and it is essential that brokers and insurers understand how radically their risk profiles can evolve.
Abbey Legal's online quote system goes live
Abbey Legal Protection (ALP) has launched its new online quote system (OQS).
You’re fired
Changes to employment law swing the balance of power back towards the employer, but there are still pitfalls to avoid, explains Peter Done
Arc Legal in SME deal with Swinton
Arc Legal Assistance has signed up to provide Swinton Commercial with a legal expenses policy geared towards protecting SMEs.
The truth about redundancy
Is making redundancies always the best option for coping with financial pressure? Peter Done explores the problems and alternatives
Arc slams MoJ employment tribunal fees proposals
Arc Legal Assistance has called on the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to rethink proposals to charge individuals fees of up to £2,000 or more to bring employment tribunal cases.
Management – Employment law: know their rights
With a host of changes to employment law coming into effect, employers need to ensure they are up to date with their legal responsibilities, says Peter Done.
Reportage - SME: SMEs under the regulatory spotlight
The risks that the SME sector faces on a daily basis have increased significantly over the past 10 years. Rising regulation and an increasingly litigious society mean that such businesses are facing an ever-growing rate of claims often not covered by the…
Reportage - SME: a blossoming romance
The SME love affair has been flourishing for a while, but what does the term actually mean? With nearly all UK enterprises falling into this category, Liz McMahon explores the sector's diverse needs.
Management Clinic - Employee procedures: Off the leash
An employee has completed a deal for a partnership with another company without consulting the relevant internal parties or gaining my permission as the managing director. How should I go about disciplining the employee in question, keeping in mind the…
Management Clinic: Fending off invaders
A rival has offered one of my employees a very appealing contract and has offered to buy out the rest of their contract with my business. The employee is a vital member of my team: how can I change their terms quickly?
MSL policy gets makeover
MSL Legal Expenses has revamped its legal expenses policy for businesses, which provides up to £50,000 financial protection for legal costs per claim.
Legal - Retirement regulations: Retirement age heading for the horizon
Changes to the age of compulsory retirement will have an impact on brokers and their clients. Alex Lock looks at potential financial implications and risks to consider.
Government to scrap default retirement age
Employers will no longer be able to make people retire at 65 under new laws.
Management clinic - sabbaticals: Big break
An employee wants to take three months off work to travel but there are no provisions with regard to extended breaks in their employment contract. While the employee has one month of holiday entitlement to use, the other two months won't be covered. What…
Employment tribunal claims soar
Figures released by the Tribunals Service show that 236,100 employment tribunal (ET) claims lodged in the year 1st April 2009 to 31st March 2010, an increase of 56% from the previous year.
Survey shows employee absence costs UK economy £17bn
Employees took 180 million sick days last year, averaging 6.4 days each, according to the latest CBI/Pfizer Absence and Workplace Health Survey.
Management Clinic: Illness on leave
An employee recently returned after a two-week holiday complained of sickness for a period of three days during their leave. Are they able to claim the holiday entitlement back due to the sickness?