Tribunal fees challenge fails 05.02.2015 By Susannah Peck The High Court has rejected Unison’s claim that tribunal fees are unlawful. The claim was based on two grounds –... Read the article
Unpaid parental leave changes 04.02.2015 By Susannah Peck The current limitation on parents taking unpaid parental leave only until the child’s fifth birthday is to be removed with... Read the article
Unemployment falls to lowest level in 6 years 23.01.2015 By Susannah Peck The news on UK employment statistics has been largely positive this month. The number of people out of work in... Read the article
Will childcare costs affect your business? 08.01.2015 By Susannah Peck A recent survey has suggested that one in five parents are contemplating reducing their hours or quitting their job entirely... Read the article
Two year limit for Holiday Pay 22.12.2014 By Susannah Peck Action has been taken by the government to protect employers over Holiday Pay. The initial ruling in October 2014 was... Read the article
MPs back equal pay bill 18.12.2014 By Susannah Peck MPs were unanimous in backing a bill that would force large businesses into revealing their gender pay data. Only seven... Read the article
Government contracts on offer to SMEs 11.12.2014 By Susannah Peck Cabinet Officer Minister Francis Maude has indicated that 25% of government contracts should go to SMEs by May 2015. The... Read the article
Tax relief for apprenticeships 08.12.2014 By Susannah Peck George Osborne’s announcement to abolish National Insurance charges to companies taking on apprentices under the age of 25 has been... Read the article
‘Job tax’ abolished 04.12.2014 By Susannah Peck George Osborne announced yesterday that any business who takes on apprentices under the age of 25 will be exempt from... Read the article
Shared Parental Leave – An Update 01.12.2014 By Susannah Peck Are you up to date on the new legislation round shared parental leave? Here’s our round-up on the facts you... Read the article