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Welcome to the April edition of the newsletter, as you can see, April is the month when a lot of new legislation comes into force, so ensure you stay on top of it!
Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions
Kind regards,
Angela
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Increased Rights to Access Information
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Recently, the Information Commissioner ruled that unsuccessful applicants had the right to view information from the other job applicants.
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On 6th April, the new ACAS Code of Practice came into force. There are "transitional procedures" which give guidance as to when the new Code or old rules apply to dealing with a problem.
Click here to read more.
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Changes to Flexible Working
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The Government is due to expand the right to request flexible working from the 6th April, so it will be available for those with children under the age of 17.
Click here to read more about the changes and how they may affect you.
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More Employment News
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The introduction of new P45 Forms and the ongoing Heyday Appeal questioning the legality of a default retirement age.
Click here to read more.
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In Closing
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I hope you have found this month's newsletter useful and informative. If so, then why not forward it on to someone. if not, then do tell us how we could improve it.
Crispin Rhodes is a specialist human resources company that offers a wide range of cost effective HR services, tailored to the needs of small and medium size businesses.
We provide advice and tailored service packages embracing recruitment, HR policies and procedures, discipline and grievance, sickness, terms and conditions of employment, maternity, paternity and adoption, redundancy, psychometric testing and one to one personal development.
Thank you once again, and for now I wish you all the best.
Kind regards,
Angela Rhodes
Crispin Rhodes Ltd
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About Us
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Crispin Rhodes is a specialist human resources company that offers a wide range of cost effective HR services, tailored to the needs of small and medium size businesses.
We provide advice and tailored service packages embracing recruitment, HR policies and procedures, discipline and grievance, sickness, terms and conditions of employment, maternity, paternity and adoption, redundancy, psychometric testing and one to one personal development.
If you’re worried about a HR problem in your business or simply need someone to point you in the right direction, drop us an email or give us a call. Our contact details are at the bottom of this email.
And remember - No company that has followed Crispin Rhodes’ advice has ever successfully been taken to a tribunal or has ever fallen foul of any HR-related legal minefield!
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Your Questions Answered
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Q: How many hours does an employee have to work in order to be classified as a part-time employee rather than a full-time employee?
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A: There is no legal definition of what number of hours constitutes part-time working, but usually it is accepted that working 35 hours or more per week is full-time employment...
Click here for the full answer
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Tel 01908 230969 - Fax 01908 607533 - Free HR Resources - Newsletter Archive - Contact Us
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Crispin Rhodes Ltd, 4 Aldrich Drive, Willen, Milton Keynes, MK15 9JH - VAT Reg No: 690381621
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Crispin Rhodes Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 3336715
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