Most of us are lone workers, says survey

'I vant to be alone,' Greta Garbo is famously supposed to have said, but a recent survey reveals that 71% can be identified as lone workers. On the back of that research, telecoms company Orange and...

Geologist's death results in first UK corporate manslaughter conviction

Cotswold Geotechnical Holdings yesterday became the first company in the UK to be convicted of the offence of corporate manslaughter, in a test case that will cause waves in the industry.

UK immigration cap: where business stands after High Court finds temporary limits unlawful

In a ruling by the High Court on 17 December, the temporary cap on the number of skilled non-EEA workers allowed entry to the UK was held to have been introduced unlawfully. While the practical...

NHS has culture of ageism as report from Saga shows life for the over 50s is grim

Ignominious failure, a culture of ageism and indifferent staff - these are just some of the criticisms of the NHS in a report on care for the elderly out today.

Flowers, chocolates or a crate of seafood - which will you receive at work this Valentine's Day?

One in five employees has received a Valentine's Day gift at work but 44% of workers would be unhappy with an office romance policy.

Default retirement age will have critical impact

A review of the default retirement age (DRA) has been on the cards for 2011 for some time now. Since Labour's age discrimination laws came into force five years ago, it has been clear that its removal...

Be prepared to stop industrial action in its tracks

Businesses are bracing themselves for a wave of strike action in reaction to spending cuts. Well-informed employers should be able to spot when a strike is unlawful and avert it.

Employee discrimination claims more suited to Alice in Wonderland than 21st century, says leading HR director

A leading HR director has called on ministers and policy makers to see for themselves the "Byzantine" procedures that employers have to navigate to deal with disruptive employees.

Employers to pay Exchequer for losing tribunals under proposed shake-up of system

Organisations will be penalised for losing an employment tribunal case under proposals buried within a government consultation designed to shake-up the tribunal system.

Tribunals reformed as Government tries to strengthen hand of employers

The Coalition has unveiled reforms to the way in which workplace disputes are resolved.

Small businesses warned as first corporate manslaughter trial under new law starts

As the UK's first corporate manslaughter trial under new legislation gets underway today, a law firm has said that small businesses are right to be concerned over the law.

Paternity leave regulations explained

The Additional Paternity Leave Regulations apply to parents of children due, or matched for adoption, on or after 3 April 2011. From that date fathers, as well as spouses and civil partners of new...