November 2009
Child Care Vouchers Under Attack
Further to the Prime Minister’s proposal to end tax relief on all new Child Care Voucher schemes for new entrants, over 22,000 parents have rallied together to sign a petition to persuade him to re-consider his decison. Simon Parsons addresses this hot payroll topic.
HR Quiz
Welcome to the November 2009 edition of the Ceridian HR News Quiz. Take our HR quiz and find out how much you know…
Falling ill while on holiday
Employees who fall ill during their holiday can now claim back time lost. Is your HR and payroll prepared for this change?
In this issue
Corporate Ethical Behaviour - External Regulation or Internal Culture?
According to the LRN ethics study, 94% of employees said it’s either critical or important that the company they work for is ethical. We take a look at whether external regulation or internal culture makes a real difference in creating corporate ethical behaviour. Read our latest Employer’s Guide and find out more?
Third Party Pressure to Dismiss
Can you afford not to keep up with the latest changes in employment law? In this month’s update, we look at third party pressures to dismiss, new fines for data protection breaches, plus more…
National Stress Awareness Day - 4th November
In our latest Health and Safety Update, we help you prepare for National Stress Awareness Day. We also report on a a crane hire company who receives a hefty fine after failing to carry out a thorough risk assessment. Also, the Health and Safety Executive warns you about the hidden dangers of asbestos. Find out more here…
In Sickness and in Health
Following the recent landmark judgment by the European Court of Justice, employees who fall ill during their annual leave could now claim back time lost. In light of this, we’ve put together a short guide to help you tighten up on your working practices – so you can lessen the impact on your business.
How to... Network Your Way to the Top
In our latest ‘How-to’ Guide we share some top networking tips to help you get ahead in HR and payroll. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge or expand your opportunities, read our guide and learn the secret to becoming a ‘natural networker’.