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Dear Visitor,
Welcome to People Matter from HR Solutions 4U.
 What's in this issue?
- Agency workers regulations will come into force in October 2011
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas bonuses
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Using rehabilitation services to manage long-term absence
Agency workers regulations will come into force in October 2011
 Despite widespread criticism, the controversial Agency Worker Regulations 2010 will come into force with effect from 1 October 2011.
The regulations ensure equal treatment for agency workers in respect of their basic working and employment conditions in comparison with permanent employees. Importantly, however, equal treatment will only apply after a temp has worked 12 weeks in an assignment.
Not sure how to implement these regulations? Give us a call on 01256 328428 – we’d love to help.
Work Christmas parties
 Q: I'm organising our company's Christmas party, which is normally pretty boisterous. Are there any employment law pitfalls I need to watch out for?
A: The company has the same legal responsibility for what happens during the Christmas party as it does during working hours in the office, but you can reduce the pitfalls with planning and clear communication.
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Christmas bonuses
 Q: I normally give my employees a Christmas bonus. However, this year business has been slow, and I'm thinking about not paying some, or even all, staff a bonus - would I be at risk of claims?
A: 2010 has been a difficult year for most employers across the UK and many will be reviewing Christmas bonuses. However, you need to be cautious before implementing potential cost saving measures, or you may find yourself defending costly employment tribunal claims.
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Using rehabilitation services to manage long-term absence
 Absence from work cost Britain's employers £17bn in 2009, according to a recent survey by the CBI and Pfizer.
Whilst only 5% of absence became long-term, it accounted for 20% of all time lost in the private sector and 36% in the public sector. And the longer a person is off sick, the less likely they are to ever return to work.
When it comes to managing sickness absence, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) estimates that for every £1 spent on vocational rehabilitation and return to work services, the return is £12. So what is vocational rehabilitation?
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Do you have a formal absence policy? We can help you introduce one, and manage long term absence. Call us on 01256-328428
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