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Jennifer Grant

Jennifer Grant

HR Account Manager

Keen interest in new business start ups and immigration regulations

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‘Reflecting on my Term at University...’

Thursday 15th December 2011

Jennifer provides a summary of her university studies

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Jennifer Grant
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Team Updates

Unfair Dismissal Qualifying Period Rising To 2 Years

Monday 24th October 2011

The government have announced that the qualifying period for employees to make an unfair dismissal claim to an employment tribunal is increasing to 2 years, with effect from 6th April 2012. This will be an important change for all employers, and especially for our clients, as employers will be allowed an extended period of freedom in this area, without fear of reprisal. However, we would always advise fair and consistent processes to be in place and followed, as it must be remembered that this change does not exclude employees making a claim relating to discrimination or a breach of statutory right, for example.

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Jennifer Grant
Category
Employment Law Updates

EU Market ‘hits the mark’ with Employers

Wednesday 14th September 2011

The right to work process is becoming all the more dominant

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Jennifer Grant
Category
Employment Law Updates

Client receives top award!

Thursday 23rd June 2011

One of our long standing clients, a leader in smart technology for unmanned vehicles, has won a top award for recognition of its business impact through continued, successful knowledge transfer through their strong links with Heriot Watt University; transforming their research into commercial success!

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Jennifer Grant
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Team Updates

2011 Immigration Changes: Jennifer Grant’s thoughts

Thursday 9th June 2011

I begin to question whether a strong stance should also be given to settlement in the UK and local enforcement

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Jennifer Grant
Category
Employment Law Updates