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It might seem like second nature to check a job applicant's Facebook – but where do you stand legally? In today’s technological age, it’s increasingly rare to come across someone without an online presence. It’s not surprising then, that many employers are tempted to...

Termination Payments   The government has confirmed that termination payments that are subject to income tax on amounts in excess of £30,000 will be subject to employer NICs from April 2018. The £30,000 exemption on termination payments will remain. Employer NICs...

When is the last time you updated your employee handbook or employment contracts? Your employee handbook and employment contracts clarify the requirements and expectations of an employee and can provide valuable legal protection for an employer. Laying out employee...

What is Hypnosis? Hypnosis is all about focus, all about you; releasing an issue or just some nice relaxation.   Hypnosis doesn't have to be relaxation though, if we think about Stage Hypnosis (which most people do when they first think of...

In the case of Pacey v Caterpillar Logistics, the employer decided to dismiss an employee who was on long-term sick due to a bad back, but whom was ‘caught on camera’ doing a range of normal things including driving, shopping etc. Caterpillar Logistics said that Pacey...

Don’t forget that at ECHR Ltd, we also advise individuals on employment matters.  We can assist with appeal letters, grievance letters, tribunal paperwork and give general advice in all employment related situations.   Please pass on our details to friends...

Still undecided about who gets your vote?  WHAT'S IN THE MANIFESTOS?Convervatives:Guarantee EU employment legislation will be retained after BrexitGreater protection and rights for workers on boards, extend to staff the right of shareholders to access company...

A HEALTHY EMPLOYEE IS A MORE PRODUCTIVE EMPLOYEE!  Almost two-thirds of our waking lives are spent at work. This makes the workplace one of the best arenas to influence positive health and wellbeing. Why, then, does the cost of employee ill health continue to...

HMRC collected £102m in tax as a result of investigations into false self employment in 2015/2016. Over the past few years, HMRC has focussed a significant number of its investigations on firms where disguised employment is most common. Disguised employment occurs...