From 10 September 2012, a number of amendments to the vetting and barring scheme came into force. For those who don’t about Vetting & Barring, to sum up, it is a law which is designed to protect vulnerable individuals. If you are an employer it is essential you know about these changes. 3 things you… Read More


The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has announced plans for the introduction of a new type of employment contract, called an ‘owner-employee’ contract. With these new types of contracts employees would give up their rights on unfair dismissal, redundancy, the right to request flexible working and time off for training. Also included is the… Read More