Author: Emma Browning

“Protected conversations”  Since July 2013, we have had in place the law designed to implement the concept of “protected conversations” – the idea is that employers (or employees) can start a dialogue about an agreed exit from the business without the employee (or employer) being able to rely on the conversation in court if nothing comes of the discussion. The Appeal Tribunal has just considered its first case on these provisions in Faithorn Farrell Timms LLP v Bailey.  The Tribunal decided that the confidentiality of the exit discussions extended to…

You probably agree that LinkedIn can be a fantastic tool for any business owner or ambitious professional seeking to make a mark on their industry. You can touch base with old contacts, keep your network updated about what you have to offer, join groups of likeminded people, and even generate qualified leads for your business. And, of course, it feels like a much more productive use of your time than Facebook! If you and your employees are reliant on the social site though, there’s a very big issue that you…