Undesirable Guest Lists are a NO NO

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The operation of an “undesirable guest list” has led to Pontins, the well-known family holiday park company, to be investigated by the Equality and Human Rights Commission for breaches of the Equality Act 2010. Pontins have agreed to: Conduct an investigation into its ‘Undesirable guest’ list to ensure appropriate action is taken within the organisation …

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Modern Slavery Awareness Training

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Modern slavery remains rife in the UK, car washes, nail bars, crop picking, and manufacturing are just a few of the more frequent areas modern slavery is found. The truth is it can be found almost anywhere, indeed back in 2017 a man was jailed for keeping his wife in slavery. We all need to …

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UK Immigration rules

Following the UK’s exit from the EU the rules relating to foreign nationals working and living in the UK were revised. It is important that UK businesses understand these rules and follow them, closely when employing foreign nationals Entry requirements revolve round UK Points Based Immigration System UK Shortage Occupations The concept of “Tradeable” characteristics …

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Benefits of Effective Employee Representation

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Most successful business have robust employee representation processes place. Senior management know that effective employee representation helps deliver their mission and ongoing business success. They know that the time and money spent electing and training employee representatives delivers exponential returns. They know that effective employee representation: Enables employers and employees to communicate, consult and negotiate …

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New Lower Prices for Online Training

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Concrew Training has reduced the prices of its online training courses. They now offer even better value. Our prices start at just £225+vat and offer tremedous value. Prices and delivery adapts to accomodate single delegates or up to groups of 15 find out more >>>> Image: price by Mike Cohen used under CC BY 2.0

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Tick Box Training is High Risk

If you are scheduling low cost training, often internet based self-study training that uses a nothing or just a short tick box questionnaire at the end to validate the learning you may be putting your organisation at risk. The recent Allay (UK) Ltd v Mr S Gehlen case made it clear that evidencing training in …

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All courses available online

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All our courses and workshops can now be delivered online. Our prices are super competitive Find out More Webinar-vs-Virtual-Classroom by Beth Kanter Cambodia4kids.org used under CC BY 2.0

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Post Brexit – Right to Work Checks

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Carrying out right to work in the UK checks for European nationals post Brexit.Employers must continue to carry out right to work checks for all workers before employing them, as was the case prior to Brexit. Employers can continue to use European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss passports and national identity cards as evidence of …

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Coronavirus – Annual Leave, Flexible Working and Holiday Pay

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Can an employee take annual leave while on furlough?Government guidance onHoliday entitlement and pay during coronavirus (COVID-19)confirms that furloughed employees can take annual leave, without the furlough period being disrupted. Employers must pay furloughed employees their normal rate of pay for a period of holiday, rather than any reduced amount they receive during the furlough. …

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