New updated comprehensive guidance on illegal working New guidance for employers on preventing illegal working has been published by the UK Border Agency. The guidance...

Tribunal finds Acas Code applies to SOSR dismissals In Cummings v Siemens Communications Ltd, an employment tribunal has surprisingly held that the Acas Code on...

Unmanaged conflict will hinder economic recovery A new study from the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) shows 88% of Britons recognise the high cost...

Vetting and Barring Scheme review announced The Government has outlined the terms of a thorough review of the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) which will...

Sufficient information must be given to justify scores In Pinewood Repro Ltd t/a County Print v Page, the EAT held that to constitute a...

Date of termination is when the employee reads dismissal letter In Gisda Cyf v Barratt, the Supreme Court held that where an employee is...

Factors leading to adverse treatment at work The BIS has published a study into factors that influence employees’ vulnerability to “adverse treatment”. The report...

New guidance highlights importance managing stress Employers are being advised that it is in their interests to prevent and manage stress at work in...