Staff at ‘Big Four’ accountancy firm KPMG have overwhelmingly backed a new flexible working scheme to safeguard their jobs.More than...
Employment law
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The government has launched a £1m campaign to help employment agencies understand the law about their workers. The campaign will...
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A leading campaign group has hit out at continuing ageism in the workplace highlighted by the Dispatches programme Too Old...
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One-third of employers plan to shed jobs in the first quarter of 2009, new research has revealed.The latest survey by...
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Due to the economic downturn, many employers are having to lay off staff – sometimes in large numbers. This is...
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Wilson v Health and Safety Executive
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Mrs Wilson was employed as a band 3 inspector by the Health and... -
Seldon v Clarkson, Wright & Jakes, EAT
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Our company operates in the construction industry. I’ve just been told by my managing director that I need to reduce...
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A recent court case highlighted the serious issues that can ensue if an applicant for a job fails too disclose...
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The recent oil refinery strike highlights key points about EU workers' rights.
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HR professionals could face hefty fines, prison sentences, and even be placed on the sex offenders register under new laws...
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The Met Police HR chief has insisted that the majority of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are not “bored”, despite...
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One of Lancashire’s top employment lawyers has welcomed the removal of the ill fated compulsory statutory disciplinary and grievance procedures,...
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It's nearly 40 years since the Equal Pay Act came into force, yet gender pay equality is more of an issue than ever . Sue Ashtiany details how claims are made and the defences employers have against them.
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The British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa) has asked its lawyers to decide if airline BMI has a case to answer...