Bring your own device (BYOD) schemes are being introduced across the country as a result of the benefits and advantages they bring to both employers and employees. However there are inherent risks that both parties should be aware of. This article briefly outlines – what we perceive to be – the 5 main dangers of a BYOD scheme. Continue reading “Five Dangers of Employees Bringing in their Own Devices”
Author: Ilinca Mardarescu
National Living Wage could the British people be worse Off?
George Osbourne announced the plan for a ‘national living wage’ in the UK during his Budget speech in July 2015. An hourly minimum wage of £9 will be enforced by 2020. Continue reading “National Living Wage could the British people be worse Off?”
Aston Bonds Employment Law Seminar
Last Thursday, Aston Bond Law Firm played host to our “Workplace Challenges Facing Employers” Employment Law Seminar. The seminar was a fantastic opportunity for all Senior Managers and Employers to gain useful insights in managing key issues that can arise with employees. Continue reading “Aston Bonds Employment Law Seminar”
The Budget 2015 – National Living Wage Increase
Chancellor George Osborne in his budget speech announced a new National Living Wage which is to be introduced for all workers over the age of 25. Continue reading “The Budget 2015 – National Living Wage Increase”
Employment Law Claim Time Limit
Employment law is known for its fast-changing nature but did you know that employment law also has the shortest time limits in which to issue your claim compared to other areas of law? Continue reading “Employment Law Claim Time Limit”
Sickness & Holidays, Sick pay while on paid holiday.
With the holiday season upon us most of our thoughts turn to that magical fortnight on the beach or, in any event, away from the daily grind of the office. Continue reading “Sickness & Holidays, Sick pay while on paid holiday.”
Are you “Fit For Work?”
Fit For Work is a new service currently being rolled out by Health Management Limited. Continue reading “Are you “Fit For Work?””
Employment Law and the Elections
With the election approaching and canvassing in full swing, employment law has been a hot topic for all parties. Continue reading “Employment Law and the Elections”
Shared Parental Leave. Regulation is Changing
Parents of babies born on or after 5 April 2015 will now be entitled to take shared parental leave of up to 52 weeks following the introduction of the Shared Parental Leave Regulations SI 2014/3050. This allows parents to put their leave in a pot, so to speak, and jointly take leave out of the pot, regardless of whether the mother is owed more leave than the father. Continue reading “Shared Parental Leave. Regulation is Changing”
National Insurance Changes for Employers?
If you are an employer who employs individuals between the ages of 16 and 21, new changes coming into force from 6 April 2015 mean that you will no longer have to pay Class 1 National Insurance contributions.
Continue reading “National Insurance Changes for Employers?”