Employment contracts
Employers are required to provide employees with an employment contract, a written statement of certain terms and conditions of their employment, within two months of the beginning of their employment.
Employer should always consult with the employee prior to changing an employee's contract of employment. Failure to follow a fair procedure when varying employees' terms and conditions of employment may result in an employee bringing a claim for breach of contract.
Final Berger director disqualified for five years
A director of a company that conned HR departments out of more than £4m has become the final member of the team to be disqualified following a Department of Trade and Industry clampdown on the firm.
GMB claims electronic tagging dehumanises workforce
The GMB has accused some employers of dehumanising their workforce, after a report for the union showed the use of electronic tagging for staff was on the rise
Sunday shop and betting work
XpertHR answers questions on rights of employees not to work on Sundays
Nationwide to allow staff to work until they are 75
Nationwide Building Society is extending its terms and conditions of employment so employees who wish to work until the age of 75 can do so.
M&S set to change work contracts
The Mail On Sunday said the new contracts will leave staff better off financially, in return for changes to working hours
Right of appeal row at council
An internal dispute over employment rights is threatening to escalate after staff working for a London council claimed their right...
Women at work most affected by election
A TUC report has rubbished claims that there is little difference between the main political parties by highlighting the positive benefits for women if the Labour Party were to win the general election.
No holiday rights for people on long-term sick leave
In a landmark decision the Court of Appeal has ruled that workers on long-term sick leave do not accrue the right to paid holiday.
Written statements of employment particulars
XpertHR answers questions on the statement of employment particulars issued to employees
House of Commons cleaners appeal for living wage
Union contacts politicians to plead for better terms and conditions for cleaners at Parliament
See-through pensions
The changes in corporate pension legislation are designed to make the system more transparent. What action does HR have to take? Peter Maher reports
P&O Ferries (Bermuda) Ltd v Spencer, Employment Appeal Tribunal
Time on call does not always qualify as ‘hours of work’P&O Ferries (Bermuda) Ltd v Spencer, Employment Appeal TribunalSpencer was...
Managers at the bottom of the league when it comes to pay
Despite the massive salaries on offer to managers in the top league, many of the UK’s football bosses are more...
Court rules in favour of employees in staff transfers
Public authorities in the EU have no free hand to change the terms and conditions of employees they inherit when taking over a private sector organisation, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled.
Civil Service plans to exclude the far right
Members of the British National Party (BNP) and other far-right groups would be banned from working in the civil service, under radical plans being considered by the government.
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