ENSURING FAIRER RIGHTS FOR EMPLOYEES

People are the most important element in any business, whether you are in the private or public sector, in manufacturing or services.

It is, therefore, vital that contracts of employment, terms and conditions and disciplinary and dismissal procedures are up to date to ensure that both the employer ant eh employee know exactly where they stand.

In this way you can motivate your staff and ensure that your business operates effectively, efficiently and successfully.

Today the rights on how employers and employees should conduct themselves are increasingly complex. New legislation – the Employment Act 2002 introduces additional elements which must be taken into consideration. Maternity leave rights will be extended, more power will be given to employment tribunals, and there will be a minimum standard to dismissal and disciplinary procedures to be followed. The main implications are summarised here and you should make sure that you and your business have got your employment act together now.

For further information please contact:

Elaine Carson

Sandersons Solicitors

17-19 Parliament Street

Kingston upon Hull

HU1 2BH

Tel: 01482 324662

Email: enquiries@sandersonssolicitors.co.uk 

Source: Commerce & Industry, December 2002