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Misconduct investigations are one of the least pleasant aspects of being an employer and one we hope we will never have to go through. Unfortunately, most employers will face the challenge at some point, so it’s very important that they understand what is expected of them. [...]

Every year the maximum limits on Employment Tribunal awards claims are updated to allow for inflation and any changes to Government policy.  Details of the annual increases for 2013 have just been announced. The main updates are as follows: The maximum compensation for a week’s pay used to [...]

What a great event - a HUGE thank you to everyone who attended the Friends of City Business Expo on 29 November.  Over 150 people came from far and wide to meet the exhibitors, network and make new business contacts over a very tasty buffet lunch. [...]

The party season is here and everyone loves to let their hair down at the annual office outing. The normal responsibilities of work may be temporarily on hold, but do be careful that your festivities don’t cause you problems on your return to work. Christmas parties [...]

As snow hits the UK, have all employees made it in to work?  Do employers have a policy or do they leave it to individual judgement?  Do employers pay staff that cannot (or say they cannot) get in? Over the years I have heard various excuses given to [...]

The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has announced proposals this week for a new system of flexible leave from 2015.  This will impact both the current system of maternity/paternity/parental leave and also the current flexible working regulations.  I have summarised the key points at the end [...]

Friends of City Business Expo Thursday 29 November 2012 - 12pm-3pm Visit the stands Friends of City members will be exhibiting to guests in the main hall Visit the stands to find out how they can help your business Free Employment Law and Debt Recovery Workshops [...]

What a great event!  Thank you very much to everyone who attended Friends of City on 19 September.  Over 90 people joined us to network and meet new business contacts over lunch. After 4 really popular meetings, the grapevine is doing it's work and lots of [...]

What a great event!  Thank you very much to everyone who attended Friends of City on 21 August.  Over 70 people joined us to have some breakfast and meet new business contacts. After 3 really popular meetings, the grapevine is doing it's work and we're getting [...]

What a great success!  Thank you very much to everyone who attended Friends of City on 25 July.  It was a fantastic sunny day and 73 attendees joined us from a wide range of businesses.  Feedback from our guests has been overwhelmingly positive and the phone [...]