Edward Goodwyn

  • Edward Goodwyn
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    Why TUPE ruling is bad news for purchasers of pre-pack administrations

    2011-02-28T15:56:00

    Ruling could prove costly for buyers of companies in administration as they will now inherit employee contracts

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    Features

    How paternity rights and abolition of retirement age will hit construction

    2011-01-19T14:06:00

    The Coalition government’s new paternity rights will cause major headache for employers in the male-dominated building industry

  • Money matters
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    Cut costs, not jobs: Lower HR costs without redundancies

    2009-04-03T00:00:00

    Tempting to reach for the P45s when your business is suffering, isn’t it? But the wisest companies are finding alternative ways of reducing costs …

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    Baroness Vadera confirmed as construction minister

    2008-01-30T14:02:00

    Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform confirms Shriti Vadera will take over from Stephen Timms

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    Baroness Vadera confirmed as construction minister

    2008-01-30T14:02:00

    Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform confirms Shriti Vadera will take over from Stephen Timms

  • Edward Goodwyn
    Comment

    The transfer market

    2006-04-07T00:00:00

    This week new rules governing the transfer of employees came into force. Here is a summary of the key changes and how they will affect your business

  • Comment

    How do you work this thing?

    2005-04-15T00:00:00

    In theory, the Information and Consultation Regulations mean firms face fines of up to £75k if they fail to consult staff – but what will it mean in practice?

  • Features

    Ask Edward

    2004-11-12T00:00:00

    The government is eager to increase drug testing in ‘safety critical' workplaces such as building sites. But what does this mean for employees' rights and responsibilities?

  • Features

    Ask Edward

    2004-10-01T00:00:00

    The right to employee status and the right to a pay rise are this week's points of legal confusion

  • Features

    Ask Edward

    2004-08-13T00:00:00

    Our creep through the minefield of employment law takes us passed the consequences of resignation and the difference between a getting a job and being employed

  • Features

    Careers: Ask Edward

    2004-01-23T00:00:00

    Having problems at work? Not sure about your legal position? In the first of a regular series our expert Edward Goodwyn, a partner at solicitor Masons, answers your questions ...

  • Features

    A lone rider's rights

    2003-11-07T00:00:00

    If you are considering becoming self-employed you must be aware of contractual, tax and legal implications

  • Features

    The right to holiday

    2001-07-13T00:00:00

    Temporary workers will soon be able to claim immediate holiday pay under new government legislation. Here's how it works

  • Features

    Party pledges

    2001-06-01T00:00:00

    What do the three main parties have up their sleeves for construction's employers? We take a look at their election manifestos to find out

  • Features

    Sacking offences

    2000-02-11T00:00:00

    If employees cannot do their jobs because they become disabled, they now have new rights and, from April, a commission to enforce them. What does this mean for employers?

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    The cost of a holiday

    1999-10-01T00:00:00

    The Working Time Regulations cause difficulties for companies that engage workers whose pay or hours fluctuate. On what basis do you work out their holiday pay?

  • Features

    Limited clarification on TUPE

    1999-02-19T00:00:00

    When can an employer change employees' terms and conditions of employment following a TUPE transfer? The answer remains hazy.