Drama launched to address harassment and discrimination at work

A film drama has been produced in answer to record levels of workplace harassment, misconduct and discrimination cases between employers and their staff.

Employment law ramifications of Olympus CEO dismissal

The recent dismissal of Michael Woodford, former CEO of Olympus, highlights a number of issues relating to UK employment law.

Leaked Beecroft document could spell 'draconian change' for employment law

There has been widespread press reporting of a leaked draft report for the Government, which would appear to suggest that employees should be prevented from advancing claims of unfairness arising out...

Leaked Government document suggesting unproductive staff should lose right to unfair dismissal claims, sends shockwaves through HR sector

News reports yesterday about a leaked Government document suggesting unproductive workers should lose their right to claim unfair dismissal, have raised eyebrows in the HR sector, as commentators fear...

A year on from the comprehensive spending review and the worst effects are still to come

On the anniversary of the Comprehensive Spending Review, the future for many public sector employees is still uncertain, according to recruitment consultancy Badenoch & Clark.

Elf and safety: is the office Christmas party more of an HR headache than a chance to celebrate?

For many employees, the Christmas party is one of the highlights of the company calendar.

Nick Clegg: treat staff "like human beings and not potential litigants"

The deputy prime minister Nick Clegg yesterday said firms should be free to have "frank discussions" with underperforming staff, including older workers, in a bid to treat staff "like human beings and...

Senior managers split about role of 50p tax rate and VAT hike, in promoting business growth

A VAT cut should be prioritised over quantitative easing as a means of stimulating the stuttering economy, say senior managers and directors polled by Interim Partners.

What is a 'reasonable' adjustment for a disabled employee?

Although it is just over a year since the coming into force of the Equality Act as yet we have had no appeal decisions.

Federation of Small Businesses calls for VAT and NIC holiday to boost growth

A targeted VAT cut and a National Insurance Contributions (NICs) holiday must be introduced for small firms as small business confidence fell to -9.3 due to the pressure of weak demand and rising...

New VAT regime triggers rethink of salary sacrifice employee benefit schemes

Having secured status as one of the most popular options for employers and employees to tailor remuneration packages, salary sacrifice may come under pressure, with forthcoming changes to VAT...

NHS whistleblowers will be protected under new constitution

Doctors, nurses and other NHS workers who ‘blow the whistle’ will be protected in the future, under changes to the NHS Constitution announced by health secretary Andrew Lansley.