First employer ‘named and shamed’ for NMW breach 21.09.2012 HMRC’s investigation showed that over a period of only four-and-a-half months, Mrs Patel paid £342.00 to a worker in her... Read the article
Court of Appeal ruling on annual leave & sickness absence 24.08.2012 The Court also ruled that a worker who becomes sick whilst on a scheduled holiday from work is entitled to... Read the article
Supreme court hears first age discrimination cases 23.07.2012 In the Seldon case, Mr Seldon was forced to retire at age 65 as a partner in a law firm... Read the article
Citation urges employers to prepare for “summer of sickies” 06.06.2012 With the Olympic Games starting in London just weeks after the UEFA European Championships in the Ukraine, UK industry is... Read the article
Government Seeks Views on Dismissal Rules 13.05.2012 Views are also requested on the idea of compensated no-fault dismissal for micro-businesses (those with fewer than 10 employees). Under... Read the article
Teachers strike causes a knock on effect for UK business. 21.06.2011 Employers should encourage employees to think ahead and to be proactive about looking at alternative childcare arrangements including asking relatives,... Read the article
Changes to Paternity Leave Come into Force 05.04.2011 A qualifying employee is entitled to choose to take either one week or two consecutive weeks of ordinary paternity leave.... Read the article
Public Sector Cuts and looming job losses strike fear for UK business 16.02.2011 With fear and uncertainty in the air, many employers both in the public and private sectors are again faced with... Read the article