News / Employment Law
Tom Newcombe, 30 Apr 2013
A leading employment lawyer has warned Labour that given the popularity of casual working arrangements...
Tom Newcombe, 15 Apr 2013
The former winner of TV's The Apprentice lost her claim against Alan Sugar for constructive dismissal...
Tom Newcombe, 15 Apr 2013
Unfair dismissal claims have risen by almost 50% as employees look to "rush" through claims before new...
Tom Newcombe, 03 Apr 2013
Nearly half of employers would like the default retirement age (DRA) reinstated, according to a survey...
Tom Newcombe, 28 Mar 2013
Old and minor cautions and convictions will no longer appear on criminal records checks undertaken by...
HR Editorial, 26 Mar 2013
The planned introduction of a shorter collective redundancy consultation period, which takes effect on...
Tom Newcombe, 18 Mar 2013
Rules aimed at streamlining the employment tribunals process have been announced by employment relations...
Tom Newcombe, 22 Feb 2013
The Metropolitan Police has opened a formal investigation into allegations of collusion in the blacklisting...
Tom Newcombe, 18 Feb 2013
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has today published its guidance on religion and beliefs...
Tom Newcombe, 15 Feb 2013
Workers sacked for their political beliefs will be able to claim unfair dismissal under a law change...
Tom Newcombe, 15 Feb 2013
Some doctors in training are so tired and stressed because of their working patterns they could be putting...
Tom Newcombe, 07 Feb 2013
Office romances, unauthorised absences and changes to sick leave entitlement were among some of the most...
Tom Newcombe, 18 Jan 2013
A package of measures aimed at reducing the number of workplace disputes that end up at employment tribunal...
Nick Laird, 15 Jan 2013
Over the last few years, the complexity and cost of adherence to employment legislation has increased...
Tom Newcombe, 15 Jan 2013
The number of sackings and suspensions of staff in the City of London has reached its highest level for...
Tom Newcombe, 04 Jan 2013
A High Court judge has ruled that Christians have no right to decline working on a Sunday as it is not...
Tom Newcombe, 03 Jan 2013
Just over half of British businesses have heard of the UK Bribery Act, despite the fact that the legislation...
Tom Newcombe, 03 Jan 2013
Office banter could cost businesses up to £292 billion in tribunal claims in 2013, according to a study...
Peter Bryne, 21 Dec 2012
It's been another year during which businesses have had to continue to trade in a 'sluggish' economy....
Tom Newcombe, 21 Dec 2012
People who volunteer in schools and clubs in England and people who need to be vetted for jobs will no...
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