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Employers neglecting checks on the legal employability of their staff under UK law may be under fire warns Susie Thomson of Matrix Security Watchdog. The UK Government’s recent five-point plan to regulate immigration involves a substantial increase in penalties for companies employing illegal immigrant workers. Last year, violating this rule would cost an employer up […]
Falsified Information in Candidate Screening Fake and falsified references are on the rise, and they pose a significant threat to businesses in all industries, including the finance and the public sector. In today’s competitive job market, many job seekers are resorting to providing fraudulent information during the hiring process. Reference checks are an integral part […]
New Canadian legal app LawVo, has announced the launch of its virtual, easy-to-use and transparent platform to help match clients with lawyers. With a mission of bringing “Better Law” to consumers, LawVo is making the legal industry more accessible as a simple and affordable one-stop-shop solution for finding tailored services. Designed to meet the complex and diverse […]
Easy access to legal help is critical for employees to ensure that their rights are protected, and they can navigate the complexities of the legal system with confidence. It can provide peace of mind for employees, increase their sense of security and lead to a healthier, more productive workplace. In HRchat episode 554, we focus […]
Sick leave in the UK – What your obligations are as an employer Employers in the United Kingdom have certain obligations when it comes to sick leave for employees. These obligations are outlined in UK employment law, and failure to comply with them can result in legal action being taken against you. First and foremost, […]
Employee Law Need-To-Knows Employment laws are primarily made to protect the workers from unfair practices and wrongdoings of employers. The statutes in the applicable federal laws provide them protection and due compensation along with essential benefits. Without them, the employees are vulnerable to manipulation, threats, and other issues that may compromise their mental and physical […]
Wrongful termination claims can be filed in court when an employee feels they were let go for an inadequate reason. Many of these claims are because the employer is deemed to have broken some laws and regulations or not followed the correct termination procedures. The problem is that wrongful terminations are often misunderstood and, as […]
If you are among a growing number of business owners tired of being brought to court for every presumed offense, wouldn’t it be better understanding workplace discrimination and retaliation and how to prevent it?
After reading several business articles about the steps to take to start your own business, you might think you’re ready to hit the ground running. There’s every reason to believe you’ve got the skills and drive to build a business from the ground up, but it doesn’t have to be something you do on your […]
The roles of human resources manager and contract manager are different from each other, as each position demands distinct skill sets, knowledge, and experience. However, some of their tasks may slightly overlap in certain instances. To answer the question above, let us look closely at contract management and the duties of a contract manager. What […]