CIPD research supports extension of flexible working
As the Queen’s Speech confirms the Government’s intention to extend the right to request flexible working to all employees with 26 weeks’ continuous service,
21 May 2012
Reality gap in capability of UK plc’s managers
CIPD research has revealed a 'reality gap' in the capability of UK plc's 8m managers
10 May 2012
EU approves measures to cut staff costs
Raising the retirement age of EU staff from 63 to 65, cutting the costs of their salaries and pension adjustment method and reducing their paid travelling time
10 May 2012
Protection of Freedoms Bill becomes law
The Protection of Freedoms Bill has completed its passage through Parliament and received Royal Assent.
10 May 2012
Sunday Trading Bill receives Royal Assent
The Bill to suspend Sunday Trading Laws during the Olympic and Paralympic Games has received Royal Assent.
10 May 2012
Liability for compensation cannot be apportioned
In Brennan and others v Sunderland City Council and others the EAT held that employment tribunals have no jurisdiction to apportion liability between respondents who are jointly liable for discrimination compensation.
10 May 2012
Liability for employee’s murder to be decided
In Vaickuviene and others v J Sainsbury plc the Outer House of the Court of Session dismissed an employer's application to strike out a claim under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, brought by the family of an employee who was murdered at work by a colleague.
10 May 2012
EAT condemns practice of ‘compromising staff out’
In King v Royal Bank of Canada the EAT upheld an appeal that an employment tribunal had not dealt with the question of
9 May 2012
Tackling the taboo of mental ill-health at work
Acas has launched its first guide to tackle what it describes as the last taboo in business - mental illness at work.
9 May 2012
Work experience placements that work
The Minister for Employment has urged employers to sign up to a new work experience charter
9 May 2012