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Employment Law Obligations
SME bosses can get instant tailored advice on managing their employment law obligations with a free new online tool from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
 

The launch of the tool ‘Which boss are you?’ follows a BIS study that found there are many different ways bosses manage their obligations.  Some are confident and tackle it head-on whereas others admit to putting off their obligations and worry about how this might affect their business.

The study also identified four clear ‘types’ of behaviour in relation to how bosses manage employment law. The quick and confidential new tool allows bosses to discover which type of boss they are and then provides them with the advice that is most relevant to help them develop.

Bosses are identified as one of the following four types:

1. Starting Out – 33 per cent of those surveyed. Broadly unaware of the obligations they have as an employer.

2. Focused on Business – 19 per cent of those surveyed. Aware they have obligations but feel they are not confident in actioning them and have other priorities to deal with.

3. The Delegator – 13 per cent of those surveyed. Understand obligations but feel it is someone else’s role to ensure they are actioned.

4. Covered and Confident – 34 per cent of those surveyed. Understand their obligations, act on them and makes use of free guidance where possible.

To use the ‘Which boss are you?’ tool please click here. 

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.