Irish Court of Appeal referendum 28.01.2014 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 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 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 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 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 The government has published its consultation response on shared parental leave and pay, in which it has announced that new... Read the article
It’s that time of year… 29.11.2013 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 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 However, the UK Attorney General has blocked the Agricultural Sector (Wales) Bill, saying it is not within the Assembly’s competence,... Read the article