Shared parental leave rules published 14.01.2014 By Susannah Peck The government has published its consultation response on shared parental leave and pay, in which it has announced that new... Read the article
Employment Law and Health & Safety News Round Up Dec 2013 20.12.2013 By Susannah Peck VOSA have roadside examiners who have the authority to issue on the spot fines, immobilise vans (if on the... Read the article
Take precautions this winter 06.12.2013 By Susannah Peck With a number of casualties already reported in December 2013 employers should look to advise their employees on how to... Read the article
It’s that time of year… 29.11.2013 By Susannah Peck Employers must strike a balance during Christmas celebrations. No employer wants to be seen as a Scrooge, but they must... Read the article
Extra cash for Traineeships programme 22.11.2013 By Susannah Peck Traineeships provide 16 to 23-year-olds with the skills, experience and confidence to compete in the labour market, helping them secure... Read the article
Plans for ‘Welsh AWB’ blocked 20.11.2013 By Susannah Peck However, the UK Attorney General has blocked the Agricultural Sector (Wales) Bill, saying it is not within the Assembly’s competence,... Read the article
Union claims UK Regulations are flawed 18.11.2013 By Susannah Peck In a formal complaint to the European Commission, the TUC claims that the way in which the EU rules have... Read the article
New plans announced to expose minimum wage cheats 13.11.2013 By Susannah Peck In 2012/13, 736 employers were identified by HMRC as failing to pay the statutory minimum wage, leading to the recovery... Read the article
Proposed licensing of security businesses 11.11.2013 By Susannah Peck To qualify for an SIA business licence, a security business will have to demonstrate that it is ‘fit and proper’... Read the article
Government to consult on use of zero-hours contracts 04.11.2013 By Susannah Peck “I have been examining closely the issue of zero-hour contracts over the last few months. We’ve been speaking to businesses,... Read the article