First employer ‘named and shamed’ for NMW breach 21.09.2012 By Susannah Peck 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
Firm fined £18k plus costs after worker hurt on unguarded machinery 14.09.2012 By Susannah Peck The 56-year-old, from Coventry, suffered minor lacerations, cuts and bruising to his right arm, side and leg and lower... Read the article
Revised Vetting and Barring Scheme 04.09.2012 By Susannah Peck The main changes are that there will be no requirement to ‘register’ under the scheme; there will be a... Read the article
Businesses Forced to Pick up Annual £60m Tab as HSE Budget Slashed 03.09.2012 By Susannah Peck The HSE has said it will share more of the costs with the businesses that create risks and plans... Read the article
Tribunal changes update 31.08.2012 By Susannah Peck Under the new system, there will be two levels of claim. For ‘Level 1’ claims, such as failure to... Read the article
Court of Appeal ruling on annual leave & sickness absence 24.08.2012 By Susannah Peck The Court also ruled that a worker who becomes sick whilst on a scheduled holiday from work is entitled to... Read the article
Tesco’s illegal workers 21.08.2012 By Susannah Peck Tesco now faces a civil penalty of up to £10,000 for each illegal worker unless it can provide evidence... Read the article
Proposed reforms to EHRC 06.08.2012 By Susannah Peck Lynne Featherstone, Minister for Equality, said that the Commission would be looking to appoint a new chair to replace... Read the article
Supreme court hears first age discrimination cases 23.07.2012 By Susannah Peck In the Seldon case, Mr Seldon was forced to retire at age 65 as a partner in a law firm... Read the article