Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender study launched to investigate workplace discrimination

The world's biggest ever lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) study has been launched to highlight the true scale of workplace discrimination and reveal if diversity and inclusion programmes...

Key changes under the new Equality Act explained in series of podcasts by Acas

Acas, the employment relations service, has launched the first in a series of new podcasts explaining key changes under the new Equality Act that come into effect tomorrow (1 October).

Redundancy is still a worry for a third of UK employees

Almost a third (31%) of the UK workforce are worried about being made redundant yet a similar number (29%) of UK CEOs say they have no workplace concerns at all, according to findings from The...

80% of HR professionals are unaware of the consequences of not complying with the Agency Worker Regulations

Almost two thirds of HR professionals (61%) don't realise that the Agency Worker Regulations will come into force in just 12 months' time and 80% have 'no idea' what the consequences of non-compliance...

Liberal Democrats Conference: Lib Dem activists could still make life difficult for the leadership on issues including pensions and retirement age

The Liberal Democrat conference in Liverpool this year was far busier than it has ever been before. Security was heightened, lobbyists were in abundance and, unusually for the Lib Dems, journalists...

Exclusive: PPMA urges constructive dialogue between trade unions, employers and staff

Public-sector HR directors have called for robust discussions between trade unions, employers and staff saying a focus should be on the 'total cost' of the public-sector pay bill not just the salary...

Equality Act: the Government outlines the main provisions

The Government has confirmed the provisions that will come into effect when the Equality Act is in place next Friday (1 October).

Proposed centralised tax system would relieve employers of responsibility for calculating employees' tax

New proposals from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) could take the power to calculate employees' tax away from employers and give it to a centralised tax system.

Conservative and Liberal Democrat MPs at odds over employment legislation

The British Chambers of Commerce has published results from a survey of Members of Parliament that suggest some divisions within the Coalition on employment concerns.

CIPD guide aims to help employers identify and prevent stress at work

The CIPD has launched a new guide highlighting the potential legal risks employers face if they ignore their health and safety responsibilities around workplace stress.

EU directive extending maternity leave to 20 weeks is unaffordable, says British Chamber of Commerce

Extending maternity leave to 20 weeks at full pay in the UK alone will cost 3 billion (2.5 billion) per annum, according to the British Chambers of Commerce.

CBI stresses the urgency of pension reform to tackle the issue of under-saving now

The Confederation of British Industry has urged the Government to press ahead with reforms to the pensions system, due to come into force in two years' time.