Prisoner wins £32,000 for breach of contract 30.07.2014 The employee was due to be made redundant by his employer but had agreed with the company that he could... Read the article
Increased penalties for hiring illegal workers 22.07.2014 The government has introduced tougher sanctions for business employing illegal workers, including the doubling of fines. Under the new rules... Read the article
Proposals to curb ‘vaping’ in Wales 22.07.2014 The Welsh government has launched a consultation on proposals to address a number of public health issues in Wales, including... Read the article
Time off for prospective fathers to attend ante-natal appointments 21.07.2014 Except for Northern Ireland, from 1 October 2014, prospective fathers of children who are expected to be born on or... Read the article
Holiday Pay & Working Time Regulations 21.07.2014 Employers who currently base holiday pay on basic pay are generally complying with the UK legislation (primarily the Working Time... Read the article
Stopping violence at work 18.07.2014 Violence at work is more common in workplaces where workers have face-to-face contact with the public, particularly those that are... Read the article
Top Tips for Conducting Staff Appraisals 16.07.2014 Staff appraisals are key not in just improving performance and efficient, but also staff engagement and motivation. An effective appraisal... Read the article
Right to Flexible Working Extended to All 01.07.2014 The government has now extended the right to request flexible working to all employees who have 26 or more weeks’... Read the article
European Court Rules that Holiday pay should include lost commission 06.06.2014 The ECJ came to the decision in the wake of the Lock vs. British Gas Trading Limited. Lock, who was... Read the article