David Cameron pledges to cut red tape for smaller businesses 29.01.2014 By Susannah Peck Mr Cameron added that he wishes to “get out the way of small business success.” The Prime Ministers government would... Read the article
Irish Court of Appeal referendum 28.01.2014 By Susannah Peck The new court, between the High and Supreme Courts, will create 10 new judicial appointments and will cost an estimated... Read the article
Collective Redundancy: An Update 24.01.2014 By Susannah Peck The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 imposes collective redundancy consultation requirements on employers wishing to make 20... Read the article
New flexible working rules delayed Government will miss the 6 April target 24.01.2014 By Susannah Peck This will delay the implementation of Regulations to introduce new rules, due to be introduced from 6 April 2014,... Read the article
Talking points from the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement 16.01.2014 By Susannah Peck The Autumn Statement, delivered by George Osborne on 5 December 2013, included the following: State pension age: The ‘state pension... Read the article
Pensions Regulator launches auto-enrolment compliance visits 15.01.2014 By Susannah Peck The Pensions Regulator has carried out the first in a series of in-depth fact finding visits to business sectors that... Read the article
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