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What happened to the summer? I expect many of you will be holidaying in August - take a look at our article on reducing stress before going on holiday.
This month we have information on the ongoing retirement case in the High Courts, news on the House of Lords disability ruling and some employment law reminders.
And lastly, thank you to all those who came along to support the Crispin Rhodes Crusaders. For those of you who don't know the result, keep reading!
Kind regards,
Angela
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Retirement Case Starts at High Court
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On 16 July, the Heyday case returned to court, as part of the legal battle to get the Government to scrap the default retirement age (DRA) of 65.
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House of Lords Disability Ruling
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A landmark ruling from the House of Lords, will give greater protection from discrimination to more employees with disabilities.
Click here for the full article.
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Reduce Stress Before the Summer Holidays
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It's that time of year when we all start dreaming of spending time on sandy white beaches. However, recent research has shown that the run up to the holiday season leaves employees stressed and drained.
Click here for our 10 stress-busting tips.
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Employment Law Reminders
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October sees changes to both the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and Statutory Redundancy Pay (SRP)
Click here for the new rates.
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Crispin Rhodes Crusaders
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Saturday 4th July saw the third successful 7's Tournament at Olney RFC with the Crispin Rhodes Crusaders competing against 20 other teams from all over the UK.
Click here to see how we did.
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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: We are going through the process of making a pregnant employee redundant. She is entitled to Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), are we obliged to keep paying her SMP once she has left, or can we stop it on her departure?
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A: Whether you will have to continue paying her SMP will depend on when you plan on making her redundant...
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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