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Companies should pre-empt ballots on compulsory recognition to prevent unions from gaining control of communication channels to plead their case, a leading employment lawyer has warned. The advice follows widespread …
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Employers accused of disability discrimination face a fresh barrage of enforcement powers with the launch of the Disability Rights Commission this month. As well as bringing tribunal cases under the …
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Family-friendly policy campaigners are pressing the Government to widen its current review of parental and maternity leave. The campaign, led by Parents At Work and supported by Cherie Booth QC …
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HR managers rejected a motion that employees need their privacy protected against big brother employers. During a debate set up by the Employment Lawyers Association and the Institute of Personnel …
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Stephen Levinson, head of the employment and pensions department of City law firm Paisner & Co, gives his view of some topical issues Brawling judges On the whole, judges are …
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According to recent TUC figures, trade unions are signing more new deals than ever before. Heather Falconer reports on one of the latest partnership agreements with Littlewoods
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Recruiting teams from rivals is often the only realistic way of resourcing fast-growing operations. But there are many practical factors to consider, warns Sam Whitaker
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This month’s news Consultation with staff law All major UK employers will be forced to consult with their staff via national works councils if proposals drafted by the European Commission …
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The employment law team at Stephenson Harwood answer a range of workplace questions
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The Government hopes to double the number of companies offering share incentives to staff with its new All-Employee Share Scheme – another step on the road to the enterprise culture. Lynda Finan explains what’s in it for employers
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European works councils affect only hundreds of employers but millions of employees. They are the probable precursors of national equivalents and they are seen by trade unions as a means to regain power in multinational organisations. They are ignored at your peril. Roger Steel reports
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New legislation proposed by the European Commission looks set to have far-reaching effects on dealing with workplace prejudice across member states A world where racism is not tolerated, where people …
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The drive to reduce back injuries in construction is an opportunity for OH to lend its skills and knowledge to a sector badly in need of risk management
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Conferences to tackle problem of work-related illness and injury
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It was not so long ago that "going to the office" meant leaving home in the morning, working for eight to ten hours, and returning home at the end of …