What clubs need to know about paternity law changes
Employees have the option to take Ordinary Paternity Leave or Additional Paternity Leave. As from April 2012, there are new more…
Thursday, May 10th, 2012 1 Comment »The Law
How the changes to the rules of amateur status impact on clubs
There has recently been a series changes to the rules of amateur status by The R&A. It is now possible more…
Thursday, May 10th, 2012 1 Comment »Golf clubs need to be aware of the Bribery Act 2010
This note summarises the significant changes in bribery and anti-corruption law in England and Wales brought about by the Bribery more…
Thursday, May 10th, 2012 1 Comment »Employees must use social media appropriately
No one can fail to have noticed the increase in popularity of social media networking sites such as Facebook or more…
Sunday, April 8th, 2012 1 Comment »Employees who suffer from mental illness
Question What is the best course of action to take when an employee in work seems to be suffering from more…
Sunday, March 18th, 2012 1 Comment »How do employment tribunals decide whether gross misconduct dismissals are fair?
Let us start by giving brief details of a dismissal that could easily occur in a golf club. An employee more…
Sunday, March 18th, 2012 2 Comments »What should we legally do with a terminally ill employee?
We have an employee who has cancer. She has been off work for a long time. We are aware that more…
Saturday, February 25th, 2012 1 Comment »Safety system for golf clubs launched
A risk assessment system that should make golf clubs safer and prevent them from being sued by injured golfers has more…
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 No Comments »Risk assessments can prevent huge payouts for golf injuries
A recent court ruling in the case of a golfer who was blinded in one eye after being struck by more…
Sunday, January 15th, 2012 No Comments »Has the Equality Act made it impossible to dismiss a disabled employee?
We have a disabled employee who may have to be dismissed due to lack of capability. The accepted opinion is more…
Sunday, January 15th, 2012 No Comments »