Date 30 August 2011
Welcome to the August edition of the Employment Stay Alert!
Summer is now in full swing, and with the warmer days and sunnier climes, also comes new considerations and issues for employers and employees alike.
This edition aims to assist you in dealing with some common summer employment issues from dress codes and holiday leave to work experience.
If you have any questions or comments on any of the articles in this Stay Alert! please e-mail me or call your usual SA Law contact. Please also feel free to forward this Stay Alert! to any of your colleagues or contacts who may be interested in it.
Kind regards
Chris Cook
Senior Associate
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Summer Dress Codes in the Workplace
We give Gok Wan a run for his money
With Summer (hopefully) on the way, the issue of appropriate attire in the workplace can become problematic for employers.
Read our guidance here.
Holiday Leave
Balancing the needs of the workforce
It is the time of year when employers will have been flooded with requests for leave. Often employers are unclear about their right to refuse holiday requests, and how to balance workloads with personnel being out of the office.
Click here to read our top tips.
Work Experience Placements
A learning curve for students and employers alike
Work experience can provide recruitment opportunities for your business whilst giving students an insight into the world of work.
We have compiled a check list of issues to bear in mind before considering work experience placements.
Click here to read more.
Meet the Team
Alexis Asher, Solicitor
As part of our new regular feature, we introduce you to Solicitor Alexis Asher.
Click here to read the full article.