High earners to be hit by 50p in the pound income tax as from today

New rules come into effect today meaning staff must pay 50p tax on every pound they earn in excess of 150,000.

Working Families calls for extension of flexible working and simplification of childcare tax system

The General Election has been officially called for 6 May, but Working Families has called on a future Government to make flexible working available for all employees and make the childcare tax system...

Pensions, working parents and training affected by the new legislation

New legislation comes into effect today, impacting pensions, working parents and training.

Employers have low expectations of the fit note as a means of reducing employee absence

Employers have little faith that fit notes will reduce staff absence in their organisations.

High Court hearing allows employers to claw back bonuses and payments from departing staff

For some months over the winter, the High Court was hearing the case of Tullett Prebon v BGC Brokers, in which BGC was accused of the organised poaching of a team of brokers from Tullett.

Ministry of Justice launches new rules to ensure employers give successful tribunal applicants their payouts

The Justice Minister Bridget Prentice confirmed the creation of a new Employment Tribunal Fast Track scheme, which will simplify the process for successful tribunal applicants, allowing them extra...

Darling's Budget was a let down for 95% of small businesses

More than nine out of ten smaller businesses were left disappointed by last week's Budget, new research has revealed.

The Conservatives promise not to increase National Insurance Contributions next year

The Conservatives have announced a Tory Government will not increase National Insurance Contributions (NICs).

The impact of workplace fraud and theft on UK business

The recent - apparently true - news story of a dead fox, in a closed hen house, being guarded by several smug chickens is...well, as rare as hen's teeth. Usually, no matter how many precautions are...

Former employee wins sexual discrimination case against Reed

A former employee at recruitment agency Reed has won a sexual discrimination case against the firm.

Budget 2010 round-up: what the experts say

Industry experts give their views on the Chancellor's Budget announcements regarding unemployment, the 50p tax rate on high earners, retirement and the aging workforce, public sector spending cuts,...

Every alternative should be explored before dismissing an employee under pressure from a third party

The protests by Manchester United fans against the owners of the club, the Glazer family, have frequently been in the headlines over recent months. This has included the green and gold scarf campaign,...