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Completely free movement of people will end when the UK leaves the EU, according a new  government white paper.  The decision will be a blow to many employers and potential employers of domestic staff. A white paper published mid-July lays out in 104 pages many of...

19 July, 2018

Summer time and August Bank Holiday is fast approaching. Just to remind you, the date is 27th August. But do you have the right to the time off, and do  you have the right to be paid? Contrary to what many staff believe, your employer does...

19 July, 2018

As an employer of domestic staff you will either have been asked to provide a reference to a staff member leaving your employ, or have asked for a prospective candidate to provide a reference. The normal procedure on seeking employment is to provide two references, one...

19 July, 2018

Despite a campaign launched earlier in the year to raise awareness of the shared parental leave scheme, take-up remains low. Are your domestic staff employees aware? Less than 8 per cent of eligible families have signed up for the scheme since its inception in 2015, that...

19 July, 2018

If you discover that a member of domestic/household staff lied in their CV when applying for a job, does it give you the right to dismiss them? The answer is, well it depends...

19 July, 2018

Before using electrical equipment, you should always check the electric cord for frays, breaks and defective plugs. Before plugging in an item of equipment, check to see that the equipment is switched to the off position. If you notice an item of equipment overheating, sparking or smoking,...

04 July, 2018

Cleanliness in kitchens is essential to prevent the spread of potentially harmful bacteria. Your employer should provide colour-coded kitchen cutting boards to reduce the risk of cross contamination. i.e. the transfer of harmful bacteria from one food product to another via the most common routes, equipment, tools, hands...

04 July, 2018

If you, as an employer of Domestic/Household staff pay enhanced Maternity pay, but not enhanced Shared Parental Pay, (SPL) how do you stand legally. (see explanatory footnote for further explanation) Well at the moment, it's a tricky question, as failing to do so has firstly been...

21 June, 2018

 Top Holiday Tips It’s that time again, summer and the holiday period, so we have put together some really useful tips and information to help you. Just click the links to take you straight to the facts: My housekeeper only has a domestic visa can she travel abroad...

20 June, 2018

If you leave your home unoccupied while you are on holiday, it can be an irresistible target for thieves. that said, there are plenty of things that you can do to make your home, and the possessions contained within it, more secure while you are...

20 June, 2018
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