Government proposals for simplifying TUPE

Known as TUPE, The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 is a law which aims to protect employees should a business in which they work change hands.

Combination of ageism and sexism is holding back women TV presenters, according to shadow culture secretary, Harriet Harman

Most TV presenters (82%) who are over 50 are men, leading to calls of ageism and sexism among female staff at major UK broadcasters.

UK shortfall of 395,000 jobs for 18-24 year olds, TUC research reveals

People aged 18-24 are far less likely to be in work today than before the recession and 395,000 more jobs are needed before youth unemployment rates return to their 2008 level, according to research...

Union anger over further redundancies at Lloyds Bank

Lloyds Banking Group has incurred union anger over plans to cut 850 jobs and close an office in Southend, Essex.

How HR can manage the risk of cloud computing

Cloud technology is the future for the business-world. According to KPMG, it’s now used by most organisations. However, with this new technology come new risks for company information security, and it...

Half of employees could be exposing confidential company data online

Employees could be unknowingly exposing their company’s confidential data to cyber criminals, according to research from IT staffing provider Modis.

Blacklisting protest targets Manchester City's training ground

Union groups and blacklisted workers will today stage a protest at Manchester City Football Club (MCFC) to raise awareness that BAM, the construction company redeveloping the training ground, is...

TUC outlines plans for living wage campaign

A jobs guarantee for young people and spreading the living wage across the public and private sector are two of the TUC's key campaign priorities in the run up to the general election.

Bribery Act, two years on, what was all the fuss about?

Almost two years ago, the Bribery Act 2010 came into force. Before the legislation was passed, there was understandable concern among employers that many actions of their employees would fall foul of...

Employment lawyer warns Labour "it may struggle" to enforce the proposed ban on zero hours contracts

A leading employment lawyer has warned Labour that given the popularity of casual working arrangements in certain sectors, introducing a ban on zero hours contracts may be difficult to implement.

Increasing flexible working and offering shared parental leave will lead to a more motivated workforce, says minister

More employers in the UK need to offer flexible working and promote shared parental leave if we want "total equality" across the UK workforce, according to employment relations minister, Jo Swinson.

Approval of 'shares for rights' has "set a dangerous precedent", employment lawyer warns

The introduction of the controversial 'shares for rights' scheme may set a "dangerous precedent", a leading employment law expert has warned.