Cv Fraud

There is no doubt that CV fraud is on the increase; in a recent survey, one in five candidates admitted to lying on their CV and more than 50 per cent of employers said they had spotted material inaccuracies in CVs. Many CVs contain minor errors - such as wrong dates or exaggerated achievements - that may be overlooked by an employer, but CV fraud is more intentional and involves lying about qualifications or experience. In the worst case scenario this could be a criminal offence or present a threat to public safety. Being a victim of CV fraud will waste your time and your money and could put your professional reputation at stake.  The best way to avoid it is by verifying details on interviewees' CVs from the outset. You should check: identity…

Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery

Landlords have for a long time used the common law remedy of distress, which enables them to seize the goods of their tenant at the leased premises and sell those goods at auction, in order to recover any rent arrears. However, distress for commercial rent arrears will be abolished by the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 via the Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013, which were published last month. These reforms create a new process called Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) which landlords must abide by when seizing a tenant's goods for failure to pay rent. The changes are due to come into effect in April 2014. Executive summary Distress is an invaluable and frequently used remedy for the recovery of arrears. Its replacement by commercial rent arrears recovery ("CRAR") from 6 April 2014…

100 Not Out

With one in three babies born today likely to live to this milestone age, this is something more of us need to start planning for. Here is a checklist of the essential considerations for your elder years: Retirement finances You could easily find yourself having thirty or forty years of "old age" following retirement so it is vital to plan how much income and capital you will need to fund your future plans. You may want to help family members who are struggling financially or put something aside for your grandchildren. Using your inheritance tax allowances wisely is crucial or your relatives may have a heavy inheritance tax bill when you are gone. Paying for care Living longer means more of us will require professional care in our later years. You can plan…

Employment Tribunal Traps To Avoid

An employee can take an employer to an employment tribunal for a variety of reasons. These include claims for unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, redundancy and discrimination. If the claim is successful, the tribunal can order the employer to pay compensation and/or give the employee their job back. Defending the claim yourself can be very difficult and time consuming if you have no experience of employment law or dealing with a tribunal court. Some claims are very technical and depend on the interpretation of legislation or case law. If you do not follow the correct procedure, present your case properly or miss a hearing you put your defence at risk. If you are tempted to represent yourself, take care to avoid the most common mistakes employers make: failing to complete the response form properly or…