Legal
'I was only doing my job'. No-one has the right to obey
High Performance Change writes...Subordination doesn't justify abdication. A Post Office investigator's defence that 'I was only doing my job' isn't enough. Interestingly, the skills you need to be able to look yourself in the mirror happen to be the same ones that underpin your ability...
How many sick days before disciplinary?
What are the rules on sickness absence and disciplinaries?
Variation clauses in employment contracts
What are the key considerations for employers before making changes to employees' contract terms? ...
How to deal with upward bullying
What is upward bullying and how should it be dealt with by employers?
Evelyn Partners appoints Stephen Drew to lead Cambridge professional services team
Evelyn Partners, the leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Stephen Drew to lead its professional services team in Cambridge in a newly expanded role. ...
New sponsorship rules to impact care providers and overseas care workers
From 11 March 2024, care providers in England will only be able to sponsor new overseas nationals if they are providing services regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), says head of Stone King’s immigration team, Julie Moktadir. ...
Could charitable status help secure the future of public interest journalism?
In a move which could ensure the future of local journalism, Stone King partner Tom Murdoch has helped online newspaper The Guildford Dragon achieve status as the first charitable ‘public interest’ news provider. ...
Sponsor licence renewal change: risks and benefits for employers
Employers who sponsor overseas workers will no longer have to pay to renew their sponsor licence after four years from 6 April 2024, explains immigration lawyer Sarah Keeley. While the change means welcome cost savings for employers sponsoring overseas workers, it could inadvertently c...
Do you pay employees more in a leap year?
Are employees paid more during a leap year?
How you received a Civil Penalty under the Immigration Act?
What are your options if your business has received a civil penatly for illegal working? ...