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How CompuTrainer was used for business consultancy Grant Thornton’s company-wide migration to Microsoft Office 2000 Designed and delivered by: Educational Multimedia Corporation, Knyvett House, The Causeway, Staines, Middlesex TW18 3BA, …

This month Angie Bourke, 38, associate director of CMG UK, payroll division, explains why staff development is central to her job and how she encourages people to achieve their potential …

I should like to speak out in defence of NVQs. They are too often seen as low-level qualifications undertaken by put-upon school leavers in an environment where credibility means the …

A dinner ladies’ equal pay case awaiting judgement in Europe could do serious damage to local authorities’ ability to contract out services – and could even lead to industry-wide bargaining. lucie carrington reports

Should both sexes have the legal right to work part-time after the birth of a child? Is it necessary to legislate on something which is already occurring voluntarily? Or would education be the better option? Compiled by Sarah-Jane North

This week’s news in brief Employers’ Law Briefing conference The fourth employers’ Law Briefing will take place on Wednesday 9 May 2001 at the British Library in King’s Cross, London. …

Consultation on the Data Protection Commissioner’s draft code of practice for employers has closed amid angry accusations that it would leave employers wide open in tribunal cases. The draft, which …

Enhanced rights for working parents are set to feature in the Government’s election manifesto, to help employees balance the demands of modern life. But employers need to strike a balance, too, says David yeandle

The Government has announced plans to change the Regulations 1999 provisions. Sue Nickson sets out the present rights to see what it has to build on

The introduction of legal aid for employment tribunal cases in Scotland will trigger claims from employees for similar rights in England and Wales, lawyers are warning. The Scottish Executive’s move …

Equal pay cases are likely to rocket if a case awaiting judgement in the European Court of Justice goes against the employer. The warning comes in the wake of proposals …

New rules should give employers greater flexibility in hiring temporary workers. The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2001 contains a stipulation that where a hiring has lasted …

Disciplinary procedures are becoming dangerous territory. Employers must now try to predict how their actions, even if contractually justified, are likely to affect the mental health of those on the receiving end. By Christina Morton

The employment law team at Allen & Overy answer questions on workplace issues Drug and alcohol testing Q:  Can I test employees for drugs and alcohol? A:  Provided that testing …

A contract worker refused her post back after maternity leave successfully claims discrimination. plus cases on equal pay, constructive dismissal, injury to feelings awards, sex discrimination, establishing dismissal, disciplinary action after lapse of contract, Tupe and race discrimination