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13 Oct 2023 • Blog, HR & Employment Law

Supporting employees with the menopause

To mark World Menopause Day on the 18th of October and Menopause Awareness Month, Sarah Buxton, HR and employment solicitor and director of Buxton Coates Solicitors, makes some suggestions as to how employers can support…

25 Apr 2023 • Podcasts, Practice Management

The benefits of offering career breaks in your dental practice

Sarah Buxton, Director and HR and employment solicitor at FTA Law discusses considering career breaks for your employees in practice and the policies to put in place. What you’ll hear: What is a career break…

6 Apr 2023 • Practice Management

Associates and Self-employed status – will they pass the test?

For many years, HMRC has been happy to treat Associate dentists as self-employed when assessing them for tax. However, from 6th April 2023, its guidance is changing bringing dentistry into line with all other professions.…

9 Jan 2023 • Podcasts, Practice Management, Mental Health

How to deal with stress in the workplace

Employment and HR specialist, Sarah Buxton, shares her top tips to deal with stress in the workplace and ensure you have the right protocols in place. What you’ll hear: Definition of stress Signs and symptoms…

14 Sep 2022 • Podcasts, Practice Management

Self-employment status as an associate dentist

Nigel Jones, Sales and Marketing Director at Practice Plan Group is joined with Sarah Buxton, Director and HR and employment solicitor at FTA Law to discuss the recent Sejpal v Rodericks case and how it…

4 Aug 2022 • Podcasts, Practice Management

Supporting your team members with the menopause

Sarah Buxton, Director and HR and employment solicitor at FTA Law shares her expert advice on how to support your team members with the menopause and the importance of having an open positive culture. What…

27 May 2022 • Podcasts, Covid-19

The Covid-19 government handling enquiry

Nigel Jones, Sales and Marketing Director at Practice Plan Group is joined with Sarah Buxton, Director and HR and employment solicitor at FTA Law to discuss the current public enquiry into the governments handling of…

16 Nov 2021 • Podcasts, Practice Management

Mandatory Vaccinations – The impact on dental practices

Nigel Jones, Sales and Marketing Director at Practice Plan Group is joined with Sarah Buxton, Director and HR and employment solicitor at FTA Law to discuss the latest government announcement on mandatory COVID vaccinations for…

12 Oct 2021 • Podcasts, Practice Management, Covid-19

Employment law updated post COVID-19

Nigel Jones talks to Sarah Buxton about updated challenges and changes for employees and employers at this time. Sarah shares advice on employment law for dental practices, hot topics currently being discussed and considerations for…

17 Aug 2021 • HR & Employment Law

Top tips on how to recruit and retain staff in this tough market

Tina Wixon, Practice Plan Regional Support Manager, caught up with Sarah Buxton, HR and employment law Solicitor, to discuss how practices can overcome the current difficulties in recruiting and retaining staff… TW: Hi Sarah, we’re…

24 Jun 2021 • HR & Employment Law

Vicarious liability – your questions answered

Zoe Close, Practice Plan Head of Sales, and Sarah Buxton, an employment lawyer, explore your questions on vicarious liability and its impact on the profession… The topic of vicarious liability that has come out of…

23 Jun 2021 • HR & Employment Law

How to resolve associate contract disputes

Employment Solicitor Sarah Buxton looks at NHS associate contract disputes and the best way to overcome them… Why have there been associate disputes? At the start of the pandemic, when all practices had to shut…

21 May 2021 • Blog, Practice Management, HR & Employment Law

Vicarious liability and the impact on dental practice owners

Back in February, you may remember our blog on a case that rocked the boat on vicarious liability, its impact on the future of dentistry, and its effect on the practice owner and associate relationship.…

12 May 2021 • Blog, Practice Management, HR & Employment Law

Employment law – changes you need to be aware of

FTA Law Director and Employment Solicitor, Sarah Buxton, looks at recent changes to employment laws that practices need to be aware of, the latest regarding employees who are shielding, and the Government furlough scheme… Statutory…

5 May 2021 • Podcasts, Practice Management

The latest updates to HR and employment law

Sarah Buxton, Employment and HR specialist, joins us in this latest podcast to give an update on the recent changes to HR and employment law. What you’ll hear: Updates to statutory payments Bereavement leave National…

23 Feb 2021 • Blog, Covid-19

The right way to approach the topic of vaccinations

In early January, the NHS confirmed that staff at dental practices will be prioritised as part of the Covid-19 vaccination roll out. Some people will be apprehensive about the vaccine for health reasons and for…

15 Feb 2021 • Blog, Covid-19, HR & Employment Law

Furlough scheme changes you need to be aware of

The Government’s furlough scheme has slightly changed following the third lockdown. Currently, it is due to expire at the end of April, but discussions are ongoing in Westminster about another extension. HR and Employment Solicitor…

23 Sep 2020 • Podcasts, Practice Management, Covid-19