$15,000 Fines or Termination of Internet Access for Businesses Downloading Copyrighted Content from the Internet
The passing of the new copyright law on file sharing is creating major concerns to employers. Most businesses rely heavily on the internet these days and Companies' internet access could be removed if staff repeatedly breach copyright laws. Employers need to take several actions to protect themselves...full story |
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| Rugby fans who are otherwise excellent employees may be tempted to take the odd 'sickie' to watch or go to some of the games. The recent amendments to the Holidays Act 2003 allow an employer to now request ...full story |
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Employment Relations Authority Finds That Dismissal For Theft of Low Value Item was Justified
Here's a recent example of an employee being justifiably dismissed for stealing a low cost item. Hopefully the publicity given to this case will serve to deter this practise in the work place...full story |
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| Daylight Saving starts at 3am on Sunday 25th September...full story |
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