Employment Law

Dismissive of dismissal plans

The Government's plans to increase the unfair dismissal qualifying period from 12 months to two years


Created on: 20/03/2012 14:02

Unite puts a javelin in the works

Although plans for strike action during the Olympics are not specifically in place, Unite has stated that


Created on: 29/02/2012 11:03

Business tied up in red tape

The Government could go a long way to promoting growth in the economy by making dramatic cuts


Created on: 10/02/2012 08:00

Zero bonuses cause legal minefield for banks

Banks are expected to shrug off the perceived legal risks to issue a record level of “zero bonuses” this year


Created on: 07/01/2012 12:00

Alarm at changes to rights on dismissal

A leading employment law specialist is warning that planned changes to the rules surrounding rights on dismissal could lead to


Created on: 05/01/2012 11:07

Snow laughing matter

Clare Cruise, employment lawyer at Bristows looks at some of the concerns employers might have about disruption caused by adverse weather.


Created on: 21/12/2011 09:00

Strikes will create havoc

"If the strikes go ahead the consequences could be immense.


Created on: 29/11/2011 10:46

Cable announces employment law proposals

Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced a number of proposed employment law reforms as part of the Government’s Employment Law Review.


Created on: 24/11/2011 09:25

Mediation to become compulsory

Changes are afoot in the legal system.


Created on: 22/11/2011 11:51

Legal challenge to planned November strike action

Edward Goodwyn, partner in the Employment team at Pinsent Masons highlights two possible challenges...


Created on: 18/11/2011 09:00