Need to downsize your staff? Here’s how – Part 2 SOSR Dismissal
DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 41 Some Other Substantial Reason for dismissal (or SOSR dismissal) is not a type of dismissal that is utilised that often. However, it is a tool you can use as an employer if you need to make substantial changes in your business and need to dismiss employees, but one of the other potentially fair reasons does not apply. SOSR Process First and...Read More
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Training Contracts; what they must contain
DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 24 4 Types of Apprenticeship There are currently four types of apprenticeship in England: 1. Contracts of apprenticeship; 2. Apprenticeship agreements – these are applicable to contracts entered into before 26th May 2015 or where there is no approved apprenticeship standard (this is explained in more detail below) and that comply with the legal framework;...Read More
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Taking the Headache out of Managing People – Part 2
DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 21 In our last dental bulletin we gave some practical tips on how to manage persistent sickness absences and minor misdemeanours. However, managing personalities, as opposed to conduct, is a much harder skill and employers need to tread carefully or risk alienating staff or even having a claim issued against you. In this second part of managing people, we look at how...Read More
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Pension Auto Enrolment – Employment Protection Safeguards
DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 12 The Pensions Act contains specific duties for employers to safeguard their workers’ rights in connection with auto enrolment. It should be noted that these safeguards apply regardless of whether you have reached your staging date yet, and will apply to current and potential job holders. Below is a brief outline of the employment protection safeguards...Read More
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