Rejected CSCS changes
Whitehall severance pay would be capped at a maximum of two years’ salary for employees earning £25,000...
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Government plans to cut civil service redundancy packages are unlawful and must now be renegotiated, the High Court has ruled....
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Default retirement age scrapping fears must be addressed by next government
by Kat Bakerby Kat BakerThe next government has been urged to address HR chiefs’ concerns over scrapping or raising the default retirement age (DRA)...
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Political parties urged by employers’ groups to establish coaltion to protect the economy
by Kat Bakerby Kat BakerEmployers groups have urged the political parties to reach a coalition agreement “swiftly” to protect the economic recovery and to...
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British Airways (BA) cabin crew have “overwhelmingly” rejected a peace deal by the airline, meaning further strike dates could soon...
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General election immigration policies: how the three main political parties’ policies will affect HR
by Kat Bakerby Kat BakerIn the final week of the general election campaign, immigration remains a divisive issue between the leading political parties. Kat Baker scrutinises the policies and what they mean for HR.
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Shoesmith employment tribunal could be delayed until autumn as High Court appeal is considered by lawyers
by Kat Bakerby Kat BakerSharon Shoesmith’s eagerly awaited employment tribunal could be delayed until at least the autumn if she decides to appeal against...
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The landmark case which enabled an employee to claim his environmental views amounted to a philosophical belief and should be...
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Christian counsellor sacked for refusing to work with gay couples may be granted right to appeal
by Kat Bakerby Kat BakerThe Court of Appeal will today consider whether a Christian counsellor sacked after he refused to work with gay couples...
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Multinational firms have rushed to the defence of immigration changes introduced last week, claiming the new rules will “make no...
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Kellogg’s has hired Karen McCormick as its European HR vice-president to cover maternity leave.McCormick started at the cereal maker in...
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Strike injunctions will become more common following BA and Network Rail court orders, experts say
by Kat Bakerby Kat BakerAs unions prepare to stage a wave of strikes this year, are more employers likely to turn to the courts to secure injunctions against industrial action? Kat Baker finds out.
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Changes to the points-based immigration system amount to “exploitation” of migrant workers and could lead to a future skills exodus...
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The Equality Bill has passed the final stage in Parliament and will now become law. Last night, MPs approved the...
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Skilled migrant workers could be put off coming to UK under immigration changes
by Kat Bakerby Kat BakerSkilled migrant workers could be put off coming to work in the UK following further changes to the points-based immigration...