A row is brewing between Marks & Spencer (M&S) and shop workers' union Usdaw over the issue of union recognition at the high-street retailer
Employee relations
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The concept of 'vicarious liability' can leave employers in the firing line for the misconduct of their employees, as a recent ruling demonstrates
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Trade union commitment to partnership with employers has been questioned after it emerged the TUC has opted to outsource its Partnership Institute
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This week's international news in brief looks at heavy-handed layoffs in Denmark, censured tourist guide obstacles in France and offensive Xmas gifts in Australia
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New employee rules; Majority for smoke ban; Employers don't pay up; Accent on success
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Conciliation service Acas is to cut both staff and offices in the wake of a government decision to slash its budget by 16% over three years
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Staff usually hear about important business decisions in their companies from office rumours rather than directly from their managers, according to a survey.
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Arrangements for statutory consultation about the proposed changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme confirmed
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Stefan Martin discusses the new European Court of Justice ruling that has increased employer redundancy costs overnight - a decision that has largely slipped under the radar
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Production staff at ITV are set to strike in a dispute about pay.
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A report from the Work Foundation has found that lack of staff buy-in to public sector IT projects has a significant effect on their success or failure.
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A survey published by manufacturers’ organisation EEF has shown a sharp drop in the number of employment tribunal cases it handled last year
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Amicus is to ballot members over industrial action after the collapse of pay talks with the UK's most profitable bank.