Shared parental leave plans could create red tape
Coalition intentions to “cut red tape” for employers may be at risk, after draft Regulations for shared parental leave were…
Minimum wage rate confirmed for October 2014
The national minimum wage will increase by 19p per hour to £6.50, business secretary Vince Cable has announced.
Cable has…
Government should encourage payment of living wage, say employers
Two-thirds (63.2%) of employers believe that the Government should act to encourage the payment of the living wage, according to…
Zero hours consultation “flawed” – John Philpott
Business secretary Vince Cable’s consultation on zero hours contracts is “timid” and “flawed,” according to John Philpott, former chief economics…
RMT union general secretary Bob Crow dies
Bob Crow, general secretary of the Rail Maritime and Transport union, has died aged 52.
The RMT union said in…
Gross misconduct: is dismissal always the right penalty?
Dismissal may not always be found to be a reasonable and fair decision, even where there is a finding of…
Can early conciliation succeed where dispute resolution procedures failed?
Consultant editor Darren Newman asks if the new early conciliation process can avoid the unforeseen litigation over the detail that…
Rehabilitation periods for criminal convictions reduced
The period of time in which individuals must disclose any criminal convictions to their employer or prospective employer has been…
Why HR should take a lead on employee wellbeing
When it comes to workplace wellness, HR directors and line managers are divided on the issue’s relevance, according to a…
No discrimination against Christian dismissed for how she shared belief
In DLA Piper’s case of the week, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) examined the dividing line between the innocent expression…
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Can early conciliation succeed where dispute resolution procedures failed?
Consultant editor Darren Newman asks if the new early conciliation process can avoid the unforeseen litigation over the detail that…
Shared parental leave plans could create red tape
Coalition intentions to “cut red tape” for employers may be at risk, after draft Regulations for shared parental leave were…
Gross misconduct: is dismissal always the right penalty?
Dismissal may not always be found to be a reasonable and fair decision, even where there is a finding of…
No discrimination against Christian dismissed for how she shared belief
In DLA Piper’s case of the week, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) examined the dividing line between the innocent expression…
Zero hours consultation “flawed” – John Philpott
Business secretary Vince Cable’s consultation on zero hours contracts is “timid” and “flawed,” according to John Philpott, former chief economics…
Dealing with flexible working requests – the risks
Solicitors Chris Holme and Ruth Bonino examine a recent employment law case that highlights the risk of discrimination claims when…
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Zero hours consultation “flawed” – John Philpott
Business secretary Vince Cable’s consultation on zero hours contracts is “timid” and “flawed,” according to John Philpott, former chief economics…
Why current gender diversity practice is part of the problem
Not a week seems to go by without some debate about the representation of women in business. But Binna Kandola…
Why diversity is a business issue, not an HR issue
You would be hard pushed to find an HR professional who doesn’t agree that diversity and inclusion in the workforce…
Apprenticeships
“White collar” apprenticeships challenge traditional graduate recruitment
The apprenticeship route into the workplace is increasingly being adopted in industries you might not associate with apprentices. Jo Faragher…
What are employers’ legal obligations towards apprentices?
With the activities taking place during National Apprenticeship Week, many firms are beginning to think about taking on an apprentice….
Apprenticeship employers set to grow
The proportion of employers planning to take on apprenticeships in the next five years has risen to 44%, according to…
