Home Office ‘blame game’ is a reminder to employers not to cut corners when dealing with workplace discipline, according to employment lawyers

The fallout from the Home Office blame game involving home secretary, Theresa May (pictured), and UK Border Force chief, Brodie Clark, is a reminder to employers not to cut corners when it comes to...

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Government launches consultation into allowing employers to have 'frank conversations' with staff, without fear of being sued

The Government is to launch a consultation on the introduction of protected conversations, ‘so a boss and an employee feel able to sit down together and have a frank conversation – at either’s...

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Employers freeze plans both to hire and make redundancies in light of continuing economic uncertainty, CIPD reports

UK employers are scaling back on all employment-related operations, with fewer organisations planning to offshore jobs abroad and recruit overseas workers against a backdrop of less recruitment and...

The Equality Act: one year on

In October 2010, the implementation of the Equality Act 2010 (EqA) marked the arrival of the most important piece of anti-discrimination legislation in forty years.

Whistleblowers and corporate misconduct: ?new challenges and new opportunities for HR directors

As various countries develop regulations to encourage the reporting of corporate misconduct, HR professionals stand at a crossroads between the companies they serve and the employees they protect.

Immigration Law: less change needed, not more

It is interesting to note how high immigration now features as an agenda item, says Gavin Jones.

Unions' decision to strike on 30 November, could lead to ballot legislation reform, according to employment lawyers

Trade union Unison may revive calls for industrial action ballot legislation to be reformed if it goes ahead with planned strike action at the end of November, according to law firm Irwin Mitchell.

CIPD: Freedom of Information request proves flexible working 'carries no red tape' for business

The CIPD has uncovered figures, which, it believes; prove flexible working “carries no red tape for businesses”.

Official guide launched to help employers maintain business continuity during London Olympics

The Cabinet Office has launched a guide for employers to help them maintain business continuity during the Olympic Games in London next year.

Government puts forward 'generous' new proposals to unions on public sector pension reform

The Government has urged trade unions to accept new proposals on average salary schemes for public sector pensions reform.

Pensions implications of the abolition of the default retirement age

The fact that the default retirement age (DRA) was abolished on 1 October 2011, with transitional provisions being in force since April this year, has been widely publicised

Refusing to play ball: Carlos Tevez and dealing with failure to follow instructions

After allegedly refusing to warm up as a substitute during a Champion's League match against Bayern Munich, Manchester City footballer Carlos Tevez has been spared dismissal after much speculation and...