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Your Questions Answered

Angela Rhodes — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:23:54 +0000

Q: One of our employees has resigned, giving his full three months’ notice and we would like to put him on garden leave. Can we insist that he uses up all of his outstanding holiday whilst he is on garden … Continue reading →

National Apprenticeship Week

Angela Rhodes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:08:04 +0000

This week (commencing 6th February 2012) is the fifth National Apprenticeship Week to raise the profile of apprenticeships amongst employers, employees, teachers, parents and the media. Apprenticeship offer young people an affordable direct route into a skilled career and is … Continue reading →

Ten Top Tips on the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Holiday

Angela Rhodes — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:15:46 +0000

An additional bank holiday has been announced in 2012 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee on Tuesday, 5th June. The traditional May bank holiday at the end of May is being moved to Monday, 4th June. Buckingham Palace is arranging … Continue reading →

ACAS Guidance on Managing Staff During the Olympic Games

Angela Rhodes — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:30:43 +0000

Everyone is working together to make the Olympic and Paralympic Games a great success, but there are some real issues employers need to start thinking about now. Acas have helpfully provided the following guidance and questions and answers: Your employees … Continue reading →

Upcoming Changes To Unfair Dismissal Not Retrospective

Angela Rhodes — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:13:05 +0000

The Government have confirmed that employees who start work before 6th April, 2012 will continue to be able to claim unfair dismissal after one year’s service. The new two-year qualifying period introduced as part of the Government’s employment law review … Continue reading →

Important HR Changes and Updates for 2012

Angela Rhodes — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:00:02 +0000

Several consultations were launched during 2011, the outcomes of which may affect legislation in 2012 and beyond. These included: An updated system of flexible parental leave due for implementation in 2015 Extending rights to flexible working – response expected early … Continue reading →

Your Questions Answered

Angela Rhodes — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:05:19 +0000

Q: Please can you explain exactly what a compromise agreement is? A: A compromise agreement is an agreement between an employer and an employee prescribed by statute to prevent an employee from bringing a claim of unfair dismissal or discrimination … Continue reading →

Sharon Pugh Set to Shine at London 2012

Angela Rhodes — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:05:47 +0000

A new year brings new opportunities and Sharon Pugh, one of Crispin Rhodes’ partners, has been selected as a Workforce Ops Team Member volunteer to support the London 2012 Olympics. Her role will be a crucial one in supervising and … Continue reading →

2012/2013 Annual Compensation Limits Announced

Angela Rhodes — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:30:26 +0000

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has announced the new compensation limits which have as usual been adjusted in line with the Retail Price Index to take effect from 1st February 2012. The key changes are:- a week’s pay … Continue reading →

Proposed New Fees for Employment Tribunals

Angela Rhodes — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:55:03 +0000

The Government has now launched consultation on the introduction of proposed fees for employment tribunals. Justice Minister, Jonathan Djanogly, outlined two possible options: An initial fee of between £150 and £250 for a claimant to begin a claim with an … Continue reading →

New Pension Rules Auto-enrolment Delay Announced for Small Businesses

Angela Rhodes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:30:18 +0000

With the introduction of new pension rules almost upon us, in a statement to the House of Commons on 28th November, 2011, Pensions Minister, Steve Webb, has confirmed there will be a delay in the implementation of staging dates for … Continue reading →

Snow – Here We Go Again!

Angela Rhodes — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:40:46 +0000

Winter is well and truly here and with snow forecast and already on the ground in some parts of the country, it won’t be long before chaos ensues and employers start feeling the impact of staff absence. Last December’s snowfall … Continue reading →

Government Announces Proposals to Change Employment Law

Angela Rhodes — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:06:29 +0000

Following months and months of speculation, Business Secretary, Vince Cable, has just announced the Government’s proposals to make probably the most significant changes to employment law for years and has this morning published the Government’s “Response to the Consultation on … Continue reading →

The Crispin Rhodes Franchise is Approved by the RBS Group

Angela Rhodes — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:27:04 +0000

I’m delighted to tell you that we have been approved by the Director of Franchising at NatWest and RBS today as a “good quality, reputable and credible franchise” and they are happy to support future franchisees if they need help … Continue reading →

The Crispin Rhodes Crusaders Get a New Look

Angela Rhodes — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:31:04 +0000

As many of you know, each year we sponsor a team in the Olney Rugby 7s tournament and I’m excited to unveil the new look kit for the Crispin Rhodes Crusaders! Please let me know what you think below or … Continue reading →