As SAS Daniels asks: 'Should holiday pay include commission?', an Advocate General stated that, yes, holiday pay should include commission. Under the Working Time Regulations 1998, workers have a right to paid annual leave, putting the worker in a comparable position financially as if they … [Read more...]
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JOHN LEWIS’ CHEADLE STAFF TO SHARE BONUS OF £202.5m
Staff at John Lewis in Cheadle, one of the larger employers in Stockport, are celebrating after Head Office announced that the company’s Partners are set to share a bonus pot of £202.5m, and receive an extra 15% of their salary, equal to 8 weeks’ pay. Gross sales exceeded … [Read more...]
CHAMBER DIRECTOR TO HELP JUDGE INSPIRING WOMEN AWARDS 2014
This year's Inspiring Women Awards are now open for entries and Chamber Director Carole Fossey will be one of the judges. At last year's Inspiring Women Awards, the joint Community Award winners were Jo Thompson and Nicola Graham. Jo started Millie’s Trust following the death of her baby … [Read more...]
SEASHELL TRUST HOSTS CLARINS EVENING
Look and feel good after a Clarins charity evening at Seashell Trust. Clarins make up artists will be sharing beauty secrets, showcasing new spring colours and demonstrating skin treatments to maintain a glowing complexion. Enjoy drinks and nibbles while getting a manicure or browsing the … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS LADY TO HOST NEXT BUSINESS BUILDER FORUM ON ‘LADY’S DAY’
Stockport based Hallidays Accountants and Business Advisors next Business Builder Forum examines ‘Creating a High Achievement Culture’, taking place at their Yew Street offices at Kings Reach and asks: “Do you want your business to achieve greater financial success? But do you have … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S EHL INGREDIENTS EXPANDS AND SMASHES SALES TARGETS
A Stockport food ingredient supplier has purchased a new facility in Reddish and hit turnover of £5.6m. EHL Ingredients, Reddish, has finalised the purchase of a new warehouse facility on the Broadstone Industrial Estate. Following extensive growth in 2013, the company has invested in … [Read more...]
PROTESTS AGAINST CUTS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN STOCKPORT
Protestors are taking action against proposed further cuts to mental health services in Stockport – despite promises that a further £2million will invested. Public service union Unison is leading the campaign against cuts to community services that they say are already suffering … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT PREP SCHOOL TAKES PART IN WORLD BOOK DAY
Pupils of all ages at Brabyns Prep School in Marple Bridge are taking part in World Book Day by dressing up as their favourite characters. 'Paddington Bear' … [Read more...]
LAW FIRM BOOSTS CONFIDENCE IN POWER OF ATTORNEY ROLE
With over 210,000 lasting powers of attorney (LPA) made every year*, and rising, a leading North West law firm has committed to educating people about this important but somewhat mis-understood topic. "How to be a Successful Attorney", a seminar from Gorvins Solicitors in Stockport is aimed at … [Read more...]
THE DAVENPORT ARMS WOODFORD RE-OPENS AFTER £100K REVAMP
The Davenport Arms, Woodford, has reopened its doors following an extensive £100k refurbishment project. Left: Davenport Arms Located on Chester road, the award winning Davenport Arms has been given a new lease of life after being completely revamped, inside and out, with a new look … [Read more...]
DJS RESEARCH ANNOUNCE SENIOR PROMOTION AND NEW HIRE
DJS Research Ltd are pleased to announce the promotion of Tessa Montague to Associate Director, and the permanent hiring of Ekaterina Lukanova as a Senior Research Executive. Montague (pictured left) who has previously worked in both the UK and South Africa for Adelphi International, Millward … [Read more...]
SUCCESSFUL STOCKPORT FAIR KICKS OFF NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
National Apprenticeship week got off to a flying start at Stockport’s Town Hall this week. Local MP Sir Andrew Stunell MP and fellow Liberal Democrat Lisa Smart attended Stockport’s apprenticeship fair yesterday at the Town Hall to help support the take up of apprenticeships by young … [Read more...]