Employment Matters

Welcome to the January 2012 edition

Hello again from Clarke Willmott LLP's Employment and HR Consultancy team and welcome to another edition of Employment Matters.

2012 is certainly going to be a year of upheaval as the Coalition Government's plans to make changes to the employment law system start coming in to effect. Which of Vince Cable's proposals will come into force? Which of his proposals are merely that, proposals? One thing is certain: the future for employment law is hazy and time will only tell whether Mr Cable's proposals will change the system for the better.

This month we have any array of different and interesting topics including a recent update on compromise agreements and the Government's new proposals for the dismissal of teaching staff. We also cover entitlement to parental leave and share our tips on good team work. Finally, of course, the spotlight hits another of our team members.

For further information on any of the topics in this month's Employment Matters, please contact a member of the Employment and HR team.

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As ever, we welcome your feedback and if you would like to see a particular area or topic featured in future issues, please let us know by emailing lucia.delli-compagni@clarkewillmott.com.

Parental leave explained...

With the Government encouraging family flexible working, we are often asked about parental leave and what current legislation sets out. So this month, we share with you some frequently asked questions...

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Recipe for good team work

Positive team working can bring many benefits to a business,so what are the vital ingredients needed for making a good team, great?

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A compromise too far?

It is standard for a compromise agreement to include a clause reimbursing a former employee for any expenses incurred in having to make him or herself available for and co-operate with any...

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Bad Teacher

Controversial plans were revealed this month allowing schools to sack under-performing teachers in a term - a process that currently can take a year or longer...

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Spotlight on the team

Find out about the real Kate Gardner, Partner at the Taunton office.

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And finally...

We share with you a few more of the UK's strangest laws...

It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament.
It is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the Queen's image upside-down.
It is illegal for a London cab to carry rabid dogs or corpses.

Thought for the month

Yesterday's home runs don't win today's games.
- Babe Ruth (American Major League baseball player)

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