Public sector must act to avoid the disengagement and low morale the threat of redundancy brings

A recent report, Fraud in the Public Sector, from accountants PwC, warns that public sector fraud in the UK is soaring. Given what we know about the state of public finances and the need for drastic...

Health & Safety Executive's power to enforce the law has been reduced by recent policy changes

A report by the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University, Regulatory Surrender: Death, Injury and the Non-enforcement of Law, reveals policy changes have affected the ability of...

Government's NHS reform proposals put more power into hands of frontline staff and patients

Power will be devolved from Whitehall to NHS professionals meaning GPs will have much more control over staffing, pay, benefits, and workforce planning.

When is a freelancer really an employee?

When it comes to taking on 'freelancers' and outlining their roles within any organisation, many employers will be asking: 'Who cares? We, the parties have an understanding and that is all that...

Number of employee tribunal claims against employers has escalated by 56% in past year

The number of tribunal claims brought against employers in England, Scotland and Wales has soared in the past year, new findings reveal.

Office of Fair Trading urges HR to ensure directors are aware of potential competition law risks

On 29 June 2010 the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) announced changes to its existing approach to seeking to disqualify directors for competition law infringements.

Sex discrimination is still alive in the City when it comes to senior management roles

Recruiters in London's financial heartland are still admitting to sexist attitudes within their companies, which can lead to career challenges for their female employees.

Dealing with TUPE - a users guide

I am sure most HR professionals will have come into contact with the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations 2006, more commonly known as TUPE. The legislation which stems...

Taxing questions: HR professionals must get on top of recent developments in taxation law

The HR professional is often the first port of call for employees who have concerns about their tax codes, so what are some of the recent issues with Her Majesty's Revenues and Customs (HMRC) and the...

Government has confirmed the Equality Act will come into effect in October as planned

Provisions to make it easier for business to comply with discrimination law will be introduced from October the Government Equalities Office (GEO) confirmed.

TUC on calls for more Government support for LGBT equality

The TUC has welcomed the Government's early commitment to lesbian gay bisexual and transgender equality but warn this must be backed up with a "real change of heart" within Government.

Government launches committee to cut back on employment red tape

A new Cabinet committee with the job of reducing red tape on business, which is chaired by Business Secretary Vince Cable, met for the first time yesterday.