Staffordshire businesses are being urged to invest in training for line managers as significant changes are made to employment law in the UK.
MoreLaw firm Knights is enjoying rapid growth in the dental sector with latest figures showing a £43 million increase in deals over six months.
MoreEmployment expert John Wood, a partner at Knights, has stressed that businesses will now need to be taking additional care when handing disciplinary action to an employee who has been involved in industrial action – even if the two are not linked.
It comes as changes related to strike action and the
MoreLegal and professional services business Knights has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new partner.
MoreLegal and professional services firm Knights has said it is set for further growth after strong first-half results show revenues rising 30 per cent to break through the £100 million barrier. The business, which is based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, has updated financial markets on its performance in the first half of
MoreThe head of Myers & Co’s corporate team has been promoted to director.
MoreLawyers at Newcastle-under-Lyme-based legal and professional services firm Knights are celebrating after their client achieved a victory in the High Court in London.
MoreBusinesses across Staffordshire could see an increase in the number of employees taking up unpaid leave following changes outlined in the impending Employment Rights Bill.
Discussions over amendments to the Bill continued in the House of Lords this week with the legislation due to gain Royal Assent once both Houses have agreed a way forward.
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MoreIn the latest of a series of features about changes being introduced as part of the Employment Rights Bill, which is due to get Royal Assent shortly, Andy Nicklin, Employment Partner at Knights, addresses zero-hours contracts and says it is vital that businesses take early action.
MoreBusinesses across Staffordshire will need to be extra vigilant when it comes to supporting colleagues at risk of sexual harassment in the workplace.
The changes are coming in as part of the Employment Rights Bill – which is due to gain Royal Assent shortly.
Employment Partner at Knights, Laura Clark, says the new legislation leaves little room
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