TUPE or not TUPE, that is the question. Okay, so it’s not Shakespeare. What actually is TUPE? And no it’s not a wig…. that’s a toupee. TUPE stands for the ‘Transfer of Undertakings for the Protection of Employment’. Bit of a mouthful, really. All joking aside it’s something you need to be aware of as a business owner if you’re looking to grow your business through acquisitions. Acquisitions… Read More
Ban On Pre-Employment Health Questionnaires The ban on pre-employment health questionnaires came into effect in October 2010 with the introduction of the Equality Act. This makes it illegal to ask a candidate to complete a health questionnaire before an offer of employment has been made. I understand the reasons behind the ban. It is to ensure that everyone is properly… Read More
5 Secrets To Getting The Most From New Employees I’ve lost count of the amount of times that an employer calls the office to say they have an issue with a new member of staff. The issues tend to be the same:… Read More
