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How Lucrative Is Stealing Client Data – Is It THAT Bad?

Written by Carolyne Wahlen

Most of us have a non-compete and confidentiality clause in the contract reminding employees that the data they work with is confidential and not to be taken outside of the company (if you don’t, give me a call!).

However, if you do have an ex-employee who you discover has taken your client data to a rival company or to set up on their own behalf, then an effective way to deal with it – especially with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation 2018) now in place – is to report the breach to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), who will enforce the regulations.

You could try a civil prosecution against them, but that will cost a lot in legal fees and you would have to prove a loss. Much better to leave it to the ICO.

Successful Prosecutions

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Filed Under: Confidentiality, Contracts of Employment, Non-compete, Non-solicitation

Can I make them work their notice?

Written by Carolyne Wahlen

Short answer to this is no (sorry, know you didn’t want to hear that!). They may have stormed out after a row. They may have calmly handed in their notice once their pay was on their bank account. But as far as they’re concerned, it’s over.

You could try and get them to stay with financial incentives. But a court won’t make them work their notice period, as it considers your relationship “broken” (so don’t waste your breath threatening to sue).

You won’t have to pay them though, as they are refusing to work their notice period.
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Filed Under: Business, changing terms, Contracts of Employment, Dismissal, Managing Employees, Resignation

Tales of an HR Consultancy Expert – Day 25: Check the DBS number!

Written by Carolyne Wahlen

When you employ a new person, it is important to check references. All you are looking for is confirmation that they really did work for that company as stated on their CV. More than that is unrealistic to expect nowadays. But what else do you need to have?

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Filed Under: Business, Contracts of Employment, Dismissal, gross misconduct, Illegal immigrants, Managing Employees Tagged With: dbs checks

Tales of an HR Services Expert – Day 24: Professional negligence?!

Written by Carolyne Wahlen

Professional negligence?!

I do tribunal audits on employment contracts and handbooks so that the company knows what needs to be updated, how much risk they are at, and whether the documents are really “fit for purpose”. Once they have that knowledge, they can make an informed decision about whether they will be updating their paperwork themselves or outsourcing it (to me hopefully!).

Most companies that have been doing HR themselves have fairly basic contracts where a couple of clauses are either void or non-existent.

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Filed Under: Business, Contracts of Employment, Getting things done, Managing Employees

Tales of an HR Services Expert – Day 21: Another happy client!

Written by Carolyne Wahlen

KCC Basildon is a Korean-owned manufacturer of silicone compounds, antifoams and emulsions.

I started working with them on my HR Navigator package. Their line managers were good on the soft skills of managing, but unsure on the details of employment law. So we spent the next 12 months tightening up on exactly how to deal with issues and what to say when.

As part of this process I introduced an appraisal system.

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Filed Under: Business, Case Studies, Contracts of Employment

Tales of an HR Services Expert – Day 20: Overtime doesn’t earn holiday!

Written by Carolyne Wahlen

Overtime doesn’t count towards holiday entitlement – or does it?

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decided on 4 November 2014 that any overtime worked does count towards an employee’s holiday entitlement. Yikes!

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Filed Under: Business, changing terms, Contracts of Employment, Holiday entitlement, Managing Employees

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Mark Ghafoor, KCC Basildon

“Whether it’s a simple question or a more complex query, GAP HR have ensured that we have the most up to date knowledge of current legislation and processes to ensure we can offer the best support to our teams.
It is reassuring to know that expert advice is only a phone call or video conference away!”

Deb Green, Vermatech Pest Control

“We have been using Gap HR for several years now. Carolyne and her team are professional and efficient and we would not hesitate in recommending them for small businesses. It is a great relief to know we are supported by them for our HR advice and paperwork is kept up to date.”

Justin Wilkie, 2Excel Logistics

“I have been working with Carolyne and her team for 6 years now , when I first purchased 2Excel Logistics I found the HR scary as I wanted to do the right thing for my staff , with Gap HR on my side this all seemed easy and we have gone from 9 staff to 28 with no hassle what so ever , thank you to all at Gap HR”

Ashley Lewis, Wallingford Tiles and Bathrooms

“So pleased to be working with Gap HR. They’ve straightened us out in no time. Their pricing is clear and they really know what they are talking about.”

Helen Gordon, Kitecreative

“We are a growing company but do not have facilities in house yet for HR services in house. Gap HR is our go to service for all kinds of advice about HR for our business and we have found them very reliable, communicative and efficient. Would definitely recommend them”

“Carolyne and team continue to provide great support to our business, with quick and accurate responses to help with our various HR needs.”

“Gap HR have been at our side for a number of years now and are a great help in dealing with our HR needs”

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