The government has announced details of a revised pension scheme for 1.7 million local council workers.
The new scheme will apply...
Pay & benefits
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The average pension contribution from FTSE 100 employers to defined benefit pension schemes has increased to almost 10% of an employee’s...
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Employers in the further education sector have denied holding back on introducing new pay scales that would bring lecturers’ pay...
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Court of Appeal ruling fails to deter millionaire City worker fighting for bigger bonus payout
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherCity workers paid millions in bonuses will continue to fight through the courts for more money despite the Court of...
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More than 1,200 of HR’s finest gathered last night for the prestigious Personnel Today Awards 2006 at the Grosvenor House...
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Mercer calls on Government to clear up tax position on lump sums for pension benefit rights
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe government must clarify the tax treatment of lump sums paid to pension scheme members in return for giving up...
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More than 1,000 dinner ladies, teaching assistants and other council workers from across the UK converged on Parliament yesterday to...
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Unions may ballot for strike action over ITV threat to close final salary pension scheme
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryJoint trade unions at ITV have decided to call a ballot for strike action if the broadcaster carries out its...
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Hotline reports of staff earning less than the national minimum wage increased by 10% in 2006
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherComplaints of non-compliance with the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rose by 10% this year, it was revealed today.
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Equal opportunities chief downbeat over pension reforms as women will still lose out
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherWomen will lose out in the government’s proposed pension reforms, according to the chairman of the Equal Opportunities Commission. Jenny...
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NHS benefits as biggest ever payroll and HR system passes 500,000 user mark
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe UK’s largest integrated HR and payroll system – the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) has added the 500,000th NHS...
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Most employers in the UK’s creative, marketing and communications industries expect to increase staff salaries by between 4% and 5%...
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Transport and General Workers Union to launch drive for better wages for road transport staff
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe UK’s largest transport union is planning to launch a major offensive in 2007 to improve pay for road transport...
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The new age discrimination legislation could force employers to make costly rearrangements to their pension schemes, research has revealed. Companies...