Increase in maximum award for unfair dismissal, from February 2012

22/12/2011

 
The maximum compensatory award for normal unfair dismissal will rise from £68,400 to £72,300 in February 2012.

Whilst this may seem excessive, such awards are rare.  Last year the average award for unfair dismissal year was just under £9000.  But this is still a lot of money - especially for small businesses - so it's best to avoid such claims through adopting and following clear policies and procedures.

If you need any help with this, please give us a call.  Always happy to talk.
 

Christmas Party and Staff Travel Safety

05/12/2011

 
If you're one of the lucky companies that's hosting a Christmas party this year, take a little time now to plan transport home for your staff.

As an employer you have a duty of care to your employees, and you are responsible for ensuring that they get home safely from your company event. So:

  1. Book taxis (licenced cabs) from a reliable firm well in advance of the event.
  2. Ensure that none of your employees plans to drive whilst under the influence of alcohol
  3. Make sure your staff realise that whilst they are of course allowed to let their hair down, they shouldn't take that too far.
  4. Be sure that someone responsible is in the background, watching over everyone in the nicest possible way.

And, of course, enjoy your party and have a very Merry Christmas!