New Agency Worker Regulations On 1st October 2011 the Agency Workers Regulations come into force. They require that the basic working and employment conditions of agency workers are no less favourable than if the workers had been recruited directly by the hirer. The equal treatment entitlements relate to pay and other basic working conditions and come into effect after… Read More
Employers beware – careless talk can cost A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case highlights the issues with staff socialising and the careless talk and gossip that arises from the event. The case in question examined the events of a firm of solicitors Christmas Party. At this event, a female employee who was already in a personal relationship with another employee of the… Read More
