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A new arbitration scheme from Acas designed to stem the rising tide of tribunal cases could lead to an increase in formal procedures, an expert has warned. The alternative dispute …

The Court of Appeal has brought to an end months of uncertainty for employers over one of the most fundamental issues in unfair dismissal law. In the long-awaited case of …

employers need to consult before terminating employment and re-engaging on new terms. THIS MONTH WE examine the meaning of redundancy plus cases oN aggravated damages, discrimination, maternity pay and ex-gratia payments

Employers should not hold their breath for a fast-track decision on whether parental leave rights are to be extended, delegates to the employers’ Law briefing will be told later this …

Permanent health insurance can be an important tool for recruiting and retaining senior executives. But beware – the advantages could be far outweighed by huge penalties if employers fail to heed its hidden dangers. By James Wilders

Dealing with persistent absenteeism can be a real headache for personnel managers who must tiptoe their way around medical reports, disciplinary procedures and, of course, the Disability Discrimination Act. Ian Yonge diagnoses some of the most troublesome problems that can arise

Sue Jenkins guides you through the new extended ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures So deeply rooted is it in the minds of those who strive for …

The Court of Appeal has at last come to the rescue of employers by restoring the traditional test for whether a dismissal is unfair. By John McMullen and heather falconer …

This month’s news Fatigue Index A "fatigue index" has been developed by the HSE following research by the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency. The index gives a method for determining …

This month’s letters Body back-up in trauma care Dr Roman was right in his letter to highlight the need for programmes to deal with the immediate impact and aftermath of …

Almost 20 per cent of organisations offer health screening to all staff, according to research by independent health adviser IHC. The study found that while 92 per cent of organisations …

The National Childbirth Trust is leading a campaign to help mothers continue breastfeeding on return to work. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act, employers are not allowed to …

The transition from conventional occupational health provider to consultancy has proved a steep learning curve for William M Mercer OH head Christine Owen, but one which has opened her eyes to a new and forward-thinking set of disciplines

With increasing competition for good OH positions, CV presentation and interview preparation can make the difference to those on both sides of the recruitment process

Undertaking research may be a daunting prospect, but tackled logically with the aid of varied sources, it can reap rewards. In our special learning issue, we offer some guidance on embarking on study and a resource section with useful contacts