Earlier this year WH Smith, Marks & Spencer and Argos were among a string of companies named for failing to pay the national minimum wage. It appears the main reason for this was a misinterpretation of the rules regarding uniforms. We asked Stephensons to outline the problems employers can encounter regarding the minimum wage and…
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Increasingly, providers are looking to challenge the findings of inspections and the content of inspection reports. Ofsted’s procedures for challenging inspections and inspection reports are limited and it is important that providers use these processes robustly. Following an inspection by Ofsted, the provider will receive a draft inspection report and will be given an opportunity…
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