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
Union claims UK Regulations are flawed 18.11.2013 In a formal complaint to the European Commission, the TUC claims that the way in which the EU rules have... Read the article
New plans announced to expose minimum wage cheats 13.11.2013 In 2012/13, 736 employers were identified by HMRC as failing to pay the statutory minimum wage, leading to the recovery... Read the article
Proposed licensing of security businesses 11.11.2013 To qualify for an SIA business licence, a security business will have to demonstrate that it is ‘fit and proper’... Read the article
Government to consult on use of zero-hours contracts 04.11.2013 “I have been examining closely the issue of zero-hour contracts over the last few months. We’ve been speaking to businesses,... Read the article
Revised TUPE rules 01.11.2013 Renegotiation of employment terms inherited from a previous employer will be allowed one year after the transfer, even if the... Read the article