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Bah! Humbug! Some Christmas Party Pitfalls
The Christmas party is understandably regarded as a gesture by an employer to say thank you to its employees for their contribution throughout the year.
In many cases, it can represent the only time that all employees come together outside of the working environment. It is important to understand that most employees will behave reasonably. On the other hand, there may be others who wish to let their hair down a little more and, particularly if alcohol is consumed, this can sometimes lead to unacceptable behaviour. Each year, many employers experience difficulties following incidents at the Christmas party.
Dave Thompson of Silverman Sherliker Specialist HR Services explains some of the issues that need to be considered by an employer and how, by laying down a few ground rules, much unwanted trouble can be avoided.
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Protecting your Business Secrets …Non-compete Covenants and Other Matters
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One issue which regularly causes concern for clients is the effectiveness of non-compete covenants, whether in contract employment or business sale agreement, so it may help to have an understanding of the issues before they become a potential problem. Jonathan Silverman explains…
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A Domicile in the Sun? What you Need to Know …
As the “shortest day” approaches and with the early cold snap, many dream of escaping the British climate for warmer shores. Indeed, in a recent survey# it was found that one in three Britons would like to leave the UK permanently.
With Chancellor George Osborne having said he does not oppose a “one-off government tax” on “bankers' bonuses”, nowhere is this felt more acutely than in the Square Mile, where Whitehall murmurings of higher, more punitive taxes have long resonated. But emigrating is one thing, changing your domicile status – a key factor is establishing tax treatment – is quite another.
Associate Andrew Kidd considers some of the legal aspects to emigration – in particular the issue of domicile – in the context of Wills and cross-border succession planning.
# http://www.gallup.com/poll/145208/One-Three-Britons-Leave.aspx
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To Annuity…. and Beyond
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This month, Pensions Partner Jennie Kreser is talking annuities. The government, in an effort not to let a day go by without some sort of pension announcement, is expected to call an end to the compulsory purchase of an annuity from pension savings by the age of 75. What’s that all about then? Jennie explains….
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Fair Comment! Or is it….?
Recent developments in libel law show that the Courts are finally catching on to the fast-paced nature of Internet communications, as Legal Adviser Tristan Sherliker explains…
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Your Starter for “TEN”: Temporary Event Notices (TENs)
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With Christmas fast approaching, many pub, bar and restaurant owners’ thoughts turn to their Premises Licences and whether they cover both the hours they wish to open and the licensable activities they want to run over the Christmas and New Year period.
Licensing Partner Maria Guida answers the questions….
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Client Showcase: I Group
This month, our Client Showcase features I Group, an international design and project management group specialising in innovative luxury builds and installations for a global client base.
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Festive Greetings to All
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The Partners and all staff at Silverman Sherliker wish all our readers a joyous festive season.
Please note that our offices will be closed from the afternoon of Christmas Eve, Thursday 24th December, until the morning of Tuesday 4th January 2011. You may, of course, contact us during this period, by calling or mailing, and we shall respond to urgent messages as soon as possible.
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