UK businesses more concerned with compliance than tax

17/02/2012 00:00:00

Twice as many UK executives have said they are more concerned with compliance costs for keeping pace with increased regulation than they are with taxation, new research has found.

British Firms Braced for "National Sickie Day"

06/02/2012 00:00:00

SMEs feel optimistic about opportunities in 2012

30/12/2011 00:00:00

With 2011 drawing to an end and the UK economy still in a state of flux, Employment Law and Health & Safety compliance experts Citation plc undertook a survey to find out what SMEs really felt going into 2012.

There’s an extra bank holiday this year for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June. Do you have to give this holiday to employees?

21/12/2011 00:00:00

The quick legal answer is that there’s no obligation on employers to give this (or any other) bank holiday and employers have a number of options:

Do not give the bank holiday and continue to operate the business on that day.

Do you have to pay employees if they cannot get into work because of the weather?

14/12/2011 00:00:00

There’s a quick legal answer – No! But once again there’s a contractual ‘however’.

Employees forced to stay at home?

09/12/2011 00:00:00

When there has been a heavy snowfall, quite often employees are unable to get into work.

Organised an out of hours work Christmas party this year? Are you responsible for the actions of your employees?

08/12/2011 00:00:00

In general, employees attending employer-organised Christmas parties are doing so “in the course of their employment”, so employers have some liability for their employees’ actions and welfare when they are attending these functions.

Worried about the effect the extreme weather may have on your business this year?

06/12/2011 00:00:00

Cold mornings, frost and the possibility of snow are becoming increasingly familiar weather conditions during UK winters.

Public Sector Strikes to cause disruption to UK SME businesses yet again

25/11/2011 00:00:00

Millions of public sector employees will participate in a mass strike on Wednesday 30^th November 2011.

Agency Workers Regulations, what’s the ‘Swedish Derogation’ – is it a way round the Regulations?

24/11/2011 00:00:00

Yes and no! Under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 an agency worker is entitled, after 12 weeks’ service on an assignment, to the same basic pay and conditions as the equivalent end-users’ employees.

Have a Safe & Healthy workplace over Christmas - What Employers can do over the festive season

22/11/2011 00:00:00

Although this is a traditional time of year for enjoyment and celebration, employers need to take extra care in dealing with hazards created by workplace related festivities.

What are the correct procedures to follow when recruiting and selecting new employees?

16/11/2011 00:00:00

The first thing to remember is that the discrimination laws apply from recruitment onwards, so ‘Barmaid wanted’ adverts are out! Be careful where and how you advertise and what you say.

Simple Steps to Managing Sickness and Absence in the Workplace

14/11/2011 00:00:00

In a recent poll of SME business owners by Citation plc, sickness and absence from work are the issues that most worry them.

What’s the ‘Swedish Derogation’ – is it a way round the Agency Worker Regulations 2010?

11/11/2011 00:00:00

Under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 an agency worker is entitled, after 12 weeks’ service on an assignment, to the same basic pay and conditions as the equivalent end-users’ employees.

Your Employment Law questions answered

26/10/2011 00:00:00

Strikes could leave Employers short staffed

03/10/2011 00:00:00

Following the nationwide strike by civil servants, teachers and leturers earlier this year, discussions are underway with Unions about another series of strikes later in the year.

Sickness and Absence is a Key Concern for SMEs

06/09/2011 00:00:00

Sickness and absence from work are the top issues which most worry business bosses, according to a nationwide survey by employment law specialists Citation reported the Manchester Evening News and thebusinessdesk.

Citation - working with St John Ambulance and St Andrew's First Aid

31/08/2011 00:00:00

Health and safety advice specialists, Citation plc, have announced business collaboration with the UK’s two leading first aid charities, St John Ambulance and St Andrew’s First Aid.

Do you know what the Default Retirement Age means for you and your business?

22/08/2011 00:00:00

The UK default retirement age of 65, which was introduced by the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006, has been repealed with effect from 6th April 2011.

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