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.
HR finally pulls up a pew after 475 years
The Church of England is set to create an HR department for the first time in its 475-year history, at a cost of £800,000
Case round-up
Zoe Balmforth of Addleshaw Goddard brings you a comprehensive update on the latest decisions that could affect your organisation and provides advice on what to do about them
Dismissal highlights need for ‘blog’ policy
The case of the first UK worker to be dismissed for criticising his employer in an online diary should serve as a wake-up call for organisations and their HR departments, lawyers claim.
Unison wins Leicestershire council pay scheme case
Unison has won a landmark victory against a local authority's decision to dismiss 2,500 staff and re-employ them on less favourable terms.
Theatre deal likely to see Sunday shows
Union Bectu has advised members to accept a London pay dealthat will see theatres open on Sundays
Employers must not gamble with casino workers’ rights
The Gambling Bill, due to come into force in 2006, will increase the number of staff employed in the gaming industry, raising issues for employers
Pilots threaten strike action if EU flying hours laws adopted
The UK’s airline pilots are threatening not to co-operate if new laws harmonising flying hours across the EU are introduced....
Background checks are neglected by employers
A CV-checking expert is warning that too many employers are taking unnecessary risks through the inadequate monitoring of existing staff...
It’s good to talk…
The new consultation laws will encourage employers and staff to understand each other better
TUC to push for rise in adult minimum wage
In its annual submission to the Low Pay Commission (LPC), the TUC will today recommend an increase in the adult...
Lord Falconer committed to ending compensation culture
A government drive to end the UK’s compensation culture has been welcomed by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).In a...
Opt-out rights need to be carefully thought through
The European Commission’s (EC) review of the Working Time Directive has reached a critical stage. Over the next few weeks,...
UK companies stress the positive on National Stress Awareness Day
The majority of UK businesses now have strategies in place to deal with stress at work, according to the Institute...
Thousands of jobs are safe following £260m Safeway sell-off
More than 9,200 employees at supermarket chain Safeway were told that their jobs are safe following a £260m sell-off yesterday.Morrison,...
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