‘Protected disclosures’ in Ireland 25.09.2013 By Susannah Peck The Bill is intended to provide a statutory framework within which workers can make certain disclosures in the public interest... Read the article
Employers to receive £500 a month when reservists are away 20.09.2013 By Susannah Peck Once the plans are implemented, reservists will not need to have been employed for more than two years before they... Read the article
Holiday pay can include overtime 18.09.2013 By Susannah Peck Mr Neal’s terms and conditions of employment specified that he worked 35 hours a week made up of five, seven-hour... Read the article
Proposed funding reforms for English apprenticeships 16.09.2013 By Susannah Peck Commenting on the public consultation proposals, Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “Employers are the best people to judge what training... Read the article
Reforming the recruitment sector 13.09.2013 By Susannah Peck The government intends to replace the current legislation with a new regulatory framework which will remove some of the... Read the article
Tribunal fees – judicial reviews pending 05.09.2013 By Susannah Peck A High Court application in July for an injunction to prevent employment tribunal fees from being introduced was turned... Read the article
Employee shareholders 02.09.2013 By Susannah Peck In a letter to members of the House of Lords, where the Growth and Infrastructure Bill (which includes the employee... Read the article
New regulations to control risks posed by sharps in healthcare 22.08.2013 By Susannah Peck What are Sharps? ‘Sharps’ are medical sharps, e.g. syringes, needles and scalpels used in specific healthcare activities and which... Read the article
Citation Ltd acquires Bibby Consulting & Support Ltd 20.08.2013 By Susannah Peck Bibby Consulting & Support is an established provider of compliance management services. With over 2,000 clients, the company enables... Read the article
Lift trucks – operator training and safe use 15.08.2013 By Susannah Peck Therefore, it is crucial for employers to ensure that all of their lift truck operators have had appropriate training*... Read the article