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Furloughing workers – what it means for veterinary profession
28 Apr 2020| Tina ChanderIt’s one of the words of the moment, and Tina Chander, partner at law firm Wright Hassall, explains what “furloughing” is – for practices and employees.
In sickness and in health
16 Apr 2020| Adam BernsteinAdam Bernstein discusses where veterinary practices stand with regards to sick or injured employees.
Potential misconduct – advice on disciplinary procedure processes
26 Mar 2020Employment specialist MARK STEVENS provides information for employers and employees about the steps when misconduct is suspected.
Race and UK veterinary profession
26 Mar 2020| Rachel MalkaniRACHEL MALKANI, a member of the British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society’s committee, reveals themes to come out of a workshop on discrimination.
IR35 rules – everything veterinary locums and practices should know
23 Dec 2019| Adam BernsteinIn April, HMRC is introducing changes to tax rules applying to locums and workers providing services to hirer companies. ADAM BERNSTEIN looks at the full background to the changes.
Maintaining effective staff levels throughout religious holidays
8 Nov 2019| Adam BernsteinAdam Bernstein speaks to Chloe Themistocleous, an associate in the human resources team at Eversheds Sutherland, to glean advice on how employers can tackle numerous holiday requests from employees who wish to observe events associated with their religion.
Government Good Work Plan – what do employers need to know?
7 Oct 2019| Andrew RaymentAndrew Rayment discusses this “biggest package of workplace reforms for over 20 years” that is the culmination of the independent “Taylor review of modern working practices”.
Working out-of-hours? Be aware of your rest time entitlement
30 Jul 2019| Vet Times JobsAll workers are entitled to a break. So, if you work in an out-of-hours setting, or are regularly on call, it’s important to understand what your entitlement to “down time” is.
Essential laws all vets should know about
8 Oct 2018| vet times jobsThis article sees the author highlight a number of laws you should know about if you're taking on a job within the veterinary profession.
How new data laws affect veterinary practices
11 Aug 2017| vet times jobsThe EU General Data Protection Regulation will go live in May 2018. This means if your practice holds data, such as names and addresses of animal owners born in Europe, you need to be ready – or be prepared to face heavy fines.
Should I be paid for work experience?
13 Jun 2017| vet times jobsWhether you should be paid for your work experience will be determined by whether you are classed as a “worker” under the law. Are you?
Your new rights to a company pension
11 Apr 2017| vet times jobsNo matter what size or type of company you join, from 2018 onwards it is highly likely you will be eligible for automatic enrolment on to a company pension scheme. But what does that mean for you?
Your basic employee rights
9 Dec 2016| vet times jobsRegardless of who employs you or in what capacity, as an employee, you are entitled to statutory rights that are enshrined in UK law.
The new royal charter: how veterinary nurses are affected
4 Mar 2015The RCVS' new royal charter came into effect on February 17, 2015. This means the UK veterinary nursing profession is now regulated – but what else does it mean?
Work as a Government vet
30 Jan 2015Whether it’s front line disease research or helping frame Government policy, a veterinary degree can go a long way in the public sector.
Baby on board? Now you can share the care
5 Nov 2014Those expecting a “happy event” on or after April 4, 2015 will be among the first working couples in the UK to benefit from a new system of shared parental leave.
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