Employment law solicitors are experts in their field and know all there is to know about redundancy, unfair dismissal, discrimination, workplace bullying & compromise agreements. Therefore if you believe you have a problem at work such as these you should probably consult and employment solicitor.

However if you are considering approaching an employment law solicitor its worth learning some of the legal basics. That way it will take less time for you to get up to speed when you are talking to your solicitor & discussing the intricacies of your individual circumstances.

How much am I owed in redundancy? Being made redundant is one of the most common reasons for someone to approach an employment law solicitor. You will normally be legally entitled to some money from your employer as a result of your redundancy. This money is usually made up from several sources: any wages you are owed which are outstanding; the pay for the period of notice that you would have been required to work had you been leaving the company; in addition any holiday which you haven’t claimed and you are owed on a pro-rata basis should also be headed your way if you are facing redundancy. You should also receive a redundancy payment as compensation for your dismissal and this part of any severance package is related to your age and how long you have been working for the company. An employment solicitor will be able to provide precise figures on how much redundancy compensation you are due.

What is Constructive Dismissal? While most people will be familiar with the term unfair dismissal, understanding constructive dismissal is less common. Constructive dismissal occurs if you have been forced to resign from your job. You might have been constructively dismissed if your employer has acted unreasonably in breach of your contract. There are many circumstances which can result in constructive dismissal but bullying, excessive workload, demotions & short notice relocation are some of the most common reasons.

Do I have a right to flexible working? Fairly recent changes in the law has given parents certain rights towards flexible working if they have a child under the age of six or a disabled son or daughter under eighteen. These laws don’t guarantee the right to flexible working but do ensure that your employers have the responsibility & “duty to consider” the suggestion. A qualified employment law specialist would be able to tell you whether that duty has been carried out.

What makes a dismissal fair? The line between what makes a dismissal fair or not is often misunderstood. Normally, if the correct procedure has been followed you can be dismissed because of your conduct or your lack of capability or qualifications to do the job. Similarly if you have been made redundant or some kind of legal restriction has stopped your job from being carried out you can be fairly dismissed.

Do I have an Unfair Dismissal Case? If you feel that your employer may have dismissed you unfairly it’s important that you make your complaint with three months of leaving the company or you will have no legal comeback. It’s also worth seeking legal advice as the unfair dismissal laws are complex but normally the company is required to go through three stages to dismiss you fairly. The first stage is they must prepare a written statement explaining why they are considering disciplinary action. After this they must invite you to a meeting providing you with time to prepare & allow you to take along a colleague or trade union representative. If after this stage they have decided to dismiss you must have the right to appeal. If any of these steps haven’t been taken you may well have a case for unfair dismissal which you can take to an Employment Tribunal.

In the insurance sector the job of a risk manager in simple terms is to work out how likely someone is to claim and what premium would be required should they need to pay out on the policy.

An example of risk management in work could be, given the recent changes in the UK law, anyone found using a mobile phone whilst driving is liable to a fine and penalty points on their license. The idea follows anyone who has been found using their mobile and received penalty points is more likely to have an accident & claim on their policy. If they have disobeyed traffic laws in the past this implies they might do again in the future. Therefore their premium is higher to cover the greater likelihood of a claim.

The role of a risk manager typically goes through four stages

Planning – normally this involves understanding the process or what happens that needs to be insured. By understanding the detail a risk analyst is able to understand the potential outcomes of a situation and make reasoned judgments & recommendations.

Mapping out – this involves working out the various stake-holders and to what extent each risk needs to be assessed based upon the likelihood of the risk & consequences of that event. Defining a framework – now that the risk itself has been identified a framework is important to understand & explain your findings.

Developing an analysis – here is where the experience & training really becomes important. It is the analysis & recommendations that are created during risk management that helps those creating premiums understand the situation even if they may not be familiar with the intricacies of that specific case.

However the role of an experienced and qualified risk manager can be a lot more complex & challenging. Field assessments as well as the production of detailed risk reports are all part of the job.

Given the important role insurance has within every area life an insurance job offers real potential for future growth. There are a number of organisations which risk analysts can become members of, which provide support, training & professional opportunities to their members. Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is one of the main organizations and they offer a variety of specific qualifications which would be worth considering as part of your ongoing development in risk management.

Shaping Your Career

You need to have great career skills to climb the corporate ladder successfully. Career skills are also crucial if you want to switch jobs within your field. Your skills play a vital role in differentiating you from many others who probably have the same educational qualifications as you. Marketing and negotiation skills and public speaking and leadership skills are some of the skills that if mastered, can help you excel in virtually any career field.

“Networking” To Advance Your Career

Social networking is one of the most popular ways of connecting to people across the world through the Internet. Networking enables you to stay in touch with the right people and develop good business contacts crucial to your career growth. After all, getting a great job is all about being at the right place at the right time. And networking gives you a phenomenal power to stay connected with the right people to advance your career in the right direction. If you love to talk and make friends, networking wont be difficult at all.

Networking simply requires that you interact with people effectively. You don’t need to be a close friend of someone to get a job or ask for a favor. “You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours” is the overriding principle for getting favors through social networking. There are a number of social networking sites you can choose from. Another way to network is to join a local organization or a social club. Once you get into the habit of socializing and meeting people on a regular basis, you will be able to develop good contacts that can help you progress in your chosen career.

Set Realistic Goals

To be able to enjoy career success, you have to set realistic goals. Impossible, unattainable goals often become the cause of disappointment, dealing a blow to your self-esteem in the bargain.

Work With A Career Coach

A well-rounded career necessitates a good balance of interpersonal relationships, recreation and work. All these ingredients in the right proportion will make your career more meaningful than just a series of jobs. Work with a career coach, partner, or mentor who can motivate you and guide you on your path to success. A career coach can help give you the necessary tools to hone your business skills and encourage you to stick to your plans. You can also be a part of a support group or a group of likeminded people with similar business objectives and career interests.

There are many effective ways to improve your career. Always remember that career improvement is a journey – there isn’t necessarily just one destination.

When it comes to getting a great massage the most important step is always to seek out that massage therapist who has the ability to work magic on our bodies. The experience is different for everyone but, ultimately, if you find the therapist with whom you can be comfortable and relax – and who professionally and adeptly performs this strenuous work to your specific liking - than you have found the key to a really enjoyable massage.

For the massage therapist, the process of a massage can be physically grueling work. Often, a therapist will not schedule more than a few massages per day as any more than that can be exhausting and result in less than optimum results for the client - and possible injury for the therapist A good massage therapist wants their last massage of the day to be just as good as their first; but it takes work to maintain this consistent level of quality. Therefore it's important for the therapist to be trained and skilled in massage of all varieties; as their experience in the industry grows their stamina will continue to increase.

To begin a career in massage therapy, those interested in pursuing massage will attend an accredited school in order to learn the fundamentals of a variety of techniques. Such schools exist all over the world where in a few short years you can be licensed as a massage therapist. For those interested in building their own independent business around massage therapy, such schools can teach you the business end of the industry to help you combine service with financial viability.

Some of the more popular forms of massage include Swedish massage - utilizing long, slow strokes that ease muscle tension; deep tissue massage – which works the deepest part of the muscles and is especially appealing to athletes; hot stone therapy – which uses heated river stones to sooth muscles; and even maternity massage - to help ease the discomfort that sometimes comes with pregnancy.

A trained therapist should feel comfortable talking with their clients about what level of touch works best for them; the measure of a good therapist is the ability to seamlessly adjust their touch to fit their client’s particular needs. Conversely, a client should feel just as comfortable expressing their lights and dislikes.

Also, in order to become successful in massage therapy, it is important for therapists to first care for themselves. Because of how strenuous massage can be, therapists can often experience everything from sore muscles and joints to back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome. Those who perform massage on a daily basis must take care to book clients with enough recuperation time between them; a stretching routine and adequate down time between clients can ensure the continued health of the massage therapist and, subsequently, the ability to continue giving quality massage.

Finally, a therapist who cares for him/herself should take care to get themselves frequent massage therapy. This can be a wonderful way to release their own stress and energy and ultimately pass this energy on to their clients.

There are a few things you must do.

First, save enough money so that you can invest in your online business. There is nothing worst than trying to make money with no money to make money.

Second, you must outline a step-based detailed plan, how much each step will cost you, and how you will execute each step.

Third, start your business but keep your daytime job. But only until your income from your business passes the income you were getting from your job.

Fourth, Once your business income finally passes your job income, go ahead and give your job a two weeks notice. This works in two ways: 1. it is just being polite and 2. you still have something to fall back on just in case something goes wrong in your online business...which leads to...

Fifth, Back up all of your files in case of hackers, virus, spyware, etc...Basically, anything that can crash you business. Having backup files will save you from total bankruptcy.

And lastly, Make a plan to continue to grow and expand your business so that you can make a living out of working from home for the rest of your life.

The choice is up to you. You can spend the rest of your working days making your boss rich, or you can simply eliminate your working days by creating online wealth for the rest of your life, which will most likely be spent enjoying life and having more time for family, friends, and luxury.

The number one mistake made by applicants is not addressing selection criteria (we’ll save that for another article!) but for those who do address criteria, a common theme emerges, and unfortunately there are generally more things wrong with statements addressing criteria than there are things right. Important points can be easily overlooked when you have a number of criteria to write against and you are concentrating on using exactly the right words and grammar and trying to sound intelligent. More important than trying to sound impressive however is making sure you’re address the right things. An applicant who does not address a criterion correctly will often be eliminated before the interview stage due to “poorly substantiated claims.”

(1) Before you address the selection criteria, ensure you fully understand what is mean by each criterion. If you are unsure, ask the contact officer.

(2) Take note of the expression used. For example:

“demonstrated experience”
“ability to”
“knowledge of”
“commitment to”
“awareness of”
“understanding”

It is important that you take note of these keywords, and reflect them in your responses. It is not good for example, if you spend a page detailing theory about a topic and your knowledge of something if the criterion is asking for “demonstrated experience” or “ability to”.

Applying this in practice:

If a criterion asks for demonstrated experience make sure you demonstrate your experience.
- Where did you gain your experience?
- How many years experience do you have?
- What level of proficiency have you reached?
- How has this experience benefited your current employer?
- Provide a few examples of your experience in action.

If a criterion asks about your ability to do something, give an example of your level of ability.
- How can you prove your ability?
- How can you improve your ability?
- How much experience do you have?
- What skills do you have that are transferable to the position and support your ability?
- Provide a few examples of your abilities in action.

If a criterion asks for your understanding of something, don’t just simply state what your understanding is, anyone can cut and past from a text book.
- Where did you gain your understanding?
- How is it relevant to the position?
- How would you or how have you applied it?
- How to you intend to further develop your understanding?

If a criterion asks for your commitment to something (commonly phrased as “understanding of and commitment to the Code of Conduct” for example) provide examples of how you commit to the principle. Knowing and understanding are generally not enough.

By ensuring that you are addressing the expression, you are one step closer to having a relevant and targeted application!

Employment history verification is essential for many reasons. Job applicants may lie on their resume to cover up previous employment problems, and even periods of imprisonment that they obviously do not want to reveal in an application for a new job. You are obliged not only by law, but morally, to make as sure as you possibly can that your employees are not harmed through your employment of an unsuitable candidate.

Your verification procedure should detect any false dates of employment provided, any exaggeration of positions or responsibilities held and the possibility of fictitious employers being named. Why does this happen? Why do some candidates feel it necessary to fabricate their resumes or CVs in this way? It is, in fact, not all that uncommon, and there have been some prominent cases reported in the press. Let’s examine some reasons why people do this.

A very common reason for stating false periods of employment with specific companies is to hide dismissal for inappropriate behavior, violence to other employees or theft. Any one of these could provide a good reason for finding an employer guilty of negligible hiring, and this itself introduces a problem. While it is essential that you identify these applicants, the previous employers might be loathe to provide details to you that could indicate them to have been negligent. Sometimes only a professional investigator can get to the truth of these situations.

Another reason is to hide a period of conviction, so someone released from prison can be confident of finding employment quickly. It is easier to provide a fictitious employer, or extend the period of the previous employment. Such temptations can be irresistible to a person desperate to find employment.

If questioned on the reasons for the job changes indicated on the resume, an applicant can provide a change of state or county, or even the desire for advancement, as a reason. They all sound plausible, there having been plenty of time for rehearsal of the story! Both of these excuses, or reasons, are common and are difficult to disprove if previous employers are loathe to provide full employment details. This is particularly true of lies told regarding positions of responsibility. Many employers will agree to provide employment dates if pushed, but no more. Not even severance details.

If you feel that something is not ringing true, or just feel a little bit nervous about the person you are interviewing, you are advised to have a professional carry out full employment history verification, and even a criminal record investigation. These are not tasks that can be given to an employee untrained in the techniques, and the job is too important to your company to hesitate on. A full employment background check should be carried out because you have a duty of care to your workforce.

If the position offered demands a certain level of management experience or seniority, then a few applicants will be tempted to exaggerate their previous employment. There are many recorded instances of candidates for senior positions falsifying their resumes in this way, and being offered the position only to be found out at a later date. This type of falsification is stupid because you will eventually be found lacking in the skills you should have had were your claims true.

You must carry out a full employee background check on all applicants to whom you are considering offering a job. The law requires that you take all steps to avoid negligent hiring, and failing to carry out employment history verification checks is regarded as employment negligence. The cost to your company can be crippling if someone you hired went on to injure another employee, or even just steal from them.

Sometimes other employers can be difficult when asked for employment history, but if you provide them with a completed release of information form they should have no grounds for refusal. A professional can deal with this, since they do it every day. In fact, frequently, just asking the candidate to sign the release form when they make the application is sufficient to put them off.

If an applicant refuses to complete such a release form, then don’t employ them. The same should apply if previous employers refuse to provide full employment histories, and in such a case you should inform the applicant why they are not being considered for the job.

You must carry out a suitable and sufficient employment history verification to meet your own legal obligations, and you can have no excuses for failing to do so. You can try to do it yourself, or have one of your employees do it, but you are better advised to employ a professional in employee screening to carry out a professional job for you. You will then be able to sleep well at night without worry.

Plus size modeling is a growing industry that is gaining popularity and acceptance throughout the world. Because plus size models and modeling has gained popularity in the last ten years, the opportunities have broadened considerable, but all modeling shoots for a plus size model are not the same. Plus size models will discover major differences between shoots, whether operating as a free agent or with representation and between different markets.

When you decide you want to try plus size modeling, you need to consider whether you want or can get representation right away, or if you want to act as a free agent. Finding representation can get you into many doors, but in some cases, if you are just starting out, you may want to be a free agent and market yourself to build your portfolio and get experience.

Finding representation can be challenging. You'll need some photos of yourself and you may need to try several agencies before you find the right one. Some agents want to see professional headshots, while others prefer a simple Polaroid. In many cases, they prefer to see your “raw material” and then they'll help you find and cultivate a desirable plus size model “look.” If you find representation, you should remember that the agent is working for you but you still need to take an active interest in your own modeling career. You should know what kinds of jobs they are promoting you for and why you are or are not getting jobs.

As a free agent you may have more flexibility, but you'll need to carefully protect yourself and make sure you're booking legitimate, paying jobs. Regardless of your status, you should constantly seek feedback, and do your best not to take it personally. Consider yourself a product that will be effective selling a product, or not. You may need to alter your look, gain weight, tone up or change your hair to be more marketable. Make sure you remember on thing; you won't be right for every job no matter what you do.

If you want to be a plus size model, you do need to consider that there are different kinds of plus size modeling and different markets for different sizes. Here is an interesting guide to some of the different markets and needs for plus size models.

Plus Size Lingerie Modeling: Really good plus size lingerie models are hard to find. Not only are companies and agencies looking for well proportioned and sexy women from sizes 10 to 18, they are also looking for toned, curvy bodies that will really make their photos pop! In many cases, a lingerie photo shoot will also be different than that of a catalog or fashion shoot. They may want sensual, sexy or even playful moods and you need to be comfortable with your body and your sexuality to project the right feelings.

Plus size catalog photo shoots for clothing are very different than plus size lingerie modeling. Most companies are looking for plus size models that are from sizes 10 to 18 with well proportioned bodies, pretty faces and positive, professional attitudes. Since plus size clothing is designed to flatter fuller figures, you may not have to worry about being as toned as for plus size lingerie. In many cases, these shoots are more about smiling, laughing, and being active. If you are modeling plus size swimwear or active-wear, you may need to have a more toned physique.

Plus size fashion shoots will always favor the prepared. Although you may or may not be showing a lot of skin, couture plus size fashion will fit better and look better if you are well toned and filling out the clothes in all the right places. Additionally, high fashion is frequently made of higher end silks and satins which are less forgiving than cottons and knits. With strong abs and smooth lines that show off your gorgeous curves, a fashion house or magazine will be far more likely to book you again.

Finally, different geographic markets call for different sized plus size models. For instance, the UK market favors sizes 12 and 14, American client's book specific sizes anywhere from 10 to 18 while the Italian market targets sizes 12 to 16. Markets like South America are just introducing plus models while the German market still favors sizes 8 to 12.

One unifying factor is certainly attitude. If you are a go getter who arrives at every shoot upbeat and prepared to work, you are more likely to be a successful plus size model. The plus size models that realty stand out are always well groomed and ready to slip into whatever role they are called on to perform. Whether portraying a confident business woman or a sexy siren the most successful plus size models glow with inner confidence. The best plus models know that they are sexy and beautiful because of their curves, not in spite of them.

The old times have gone, you don't have to beg for a job anymore, know how much you are worth and go for it. Either if you want a online data processing work at home job or any other kind of freelance job, you can find it on the internet without much trouble.

But there are some points that you have to be aware before choosing a job form anywhere online, don't fall for the quick and easy make millions programs, you don't need to invest money to get a decent job. What you need is search in the right place and choose a online job that fit your skills, passions or needs.

If you look in the freelance networks or in classified ad sites you will find some online data processing work at home jobs, data entry jobs or filling out forms jobs. This kind work at home job will pay you well depending on how much time you can dedicate to it. Some businesses will pay you per hour you work and some will pay you per form completed.

If you see a Work at home employment jobs opportunity, make sure that you a dealing with a trusted company, that has at least 2 years in business and contact information available. If they tell you that you will make thousands just working a few hours a day, it could be a scam.

Use the freelance sites to find work at home employment and bid on the project or work that best fit your skills, don't try to choose something just because they pay well, if you don't have the skills for a specific job, don't do it. However there are some ways to leverage your work.

For example if you choose to work on online data processing work at home jobs, you can later hire 3 people to fill out forms for you, the company pay you and from your payment you pay a percentage to your employers.

Are you ready to Make Money Doing Online Surveys? Well, this is a great place to start, because there are dozens of companies waiting to help you Make Money Doing Online Surveys. The question remains though, If I want to Make Money Doing Online Surveys, where do I start? This article will raise 3 important questions to help you determine if you can Make Money Doing Online Surveys.

Make Money Doing Online Surveys - Question #1 - Do you have the time?

As with most things in life, there is no such thing as a free lunch. As you Make Money Doing Online Surveys, you will soon realize that this is no "get rich quick" scheme. Before you get disappointed though, I can tell you that you can Make Money Doing Online Surveys and you can earn a VERY good living doing them. All from the comfort of your own living room! You just need to make sure that you can devote at least a couple of hours a week.

Again, just like all other jobs, the more you work, the more you will make. As you Make Money Doing Online Surveys, you have an incredible opportunity to earn anywhere from $20 to $150 per hour and at that rate you won't ever need to work another 40 hour week!

Make Money Doing Online Surveys - Question #2 - Can you finish a project?

When you sign up with companies to complete a survey, test a new product, preview a new movie trailer or participate in a focus group, that company is expecting you to complete the project. The companies that will offer you this kind of work, allowing you to earn anywhere from $20 to $150 per hour, are looking for people who can take a job, complete it and then report back to them, without any kind of reminder or prompting.

As you begin to Make Money Doing Online Surveys, you soon realize that You are your own boss. You can work from the comfort of your own home (in your pajamas even!) and you get to set your own hours. Within this framework or model, there is never anyone looking over your shoulder to make sure you are completing your job. But, if you expect to earn this kind of money regularly, you need to establish that you are reliable.

These companies are all working on a schedule and they expect their "field testers" to be self motivated individuals capable of finishing the tasks that are given to them. If you are the kind of person who is not able to complete tasks and projects within a given time frame (you are usually given 3-5 days to complete them), then perhaps this plan to Make Money Doing Online Surveys is not for you.

Make Money Doing Online Surveys - Question #3 - Do you have a reliable computer and internet connection?

The fact that you are reading this article right now, makes this a moot point. But, having a dependable computer and internet connection is very important in this business as you Make Money Doing Online Surveys. You will use your computer to log onto the sites to find the work, you will use your computer to fill out the surveys and you will use your computer to reprt your findings back to the company that is paying you. As you Make Money Doing Online Surveys, you will become very used to working with your computer. There is nothing worst than having to use a computer or internet connection that is constantly needing repairs, so make sure your main tool, your computer and connection are up to par.

There you have it. Three simple questions to ask yourself to find out if you are ready to make Money Doing Online Surveys. Time, drive and a decent connection to the internet is all it takes to help you Make Money Doing Online Surveys. Have fun!