Compensation for constructive dismissal should be treated differently from direct dismissal

An employee who has been constructively dismissed is not entitled to be paid for their full contractual notice period if they have undertaken paid work for a new employer during that time. This was...

Unite to fight for former Visteon workers' pensions rights

Union Unite is to take legal action to get pensions justice for the former Visteon workers who lost their jobs when the car parts firm went into administration earlier this year.

New measures will ensure UK workers will be given chance to apply for jobs before non-EU migrants

The Government has announced new measures to ensure UK employees have 'every opportunity' to fill job vacancies before they are offered to workers abroad.

France, Germany and the UK agree to look at ways to cap bankers' bonuses

Europe's three largest economies - France, Germany and the UK - have joined forces to implement 'binding rules' on bankers' bonuses.

Jobseekers allowance equates to just over a tenth of the average wage, says TUC

Employees on average salaries would lose 90% of their income if they lost their job and claimed jobseekers allowance, the TUC claims.

Punitive tax on high earners will drive out the talent UK relies on for future growth, say employers

Nearly nine out of 10 employers think taxes on high earners will cause Britain to suffer a brain drain as top talent leaves the country to work elsewhere.

Woolfson on Westminster: Public-spending cuts could kill off the recovery before it's begun

It's the start of September and with the 'silly season' nearly over the political media is starting to gear up for the party conference season and the long run up to next year's general election.

Employment agency inspectorate's increased power pays off for agency workers

The Government reports it has recovered more than 125,000 in unpaid wages for agency workers.

Dishonesty and fraudulent behaviour among workers is on the increase

Dishonest actions by employees to obtain benefits by theft and deception have increased by 69% since 2008, according to the CIFAS Staff Fraud Database.

Forced retirement is short-sighted

There is data to prove the presence of older workers boosts performance levels and profits.

The 'well note' could result in sick employees returning to work too early

Plans to abolish the sick note in favour of a 'well note' could force sick and injured people back to work before they are well enough, according to legal experts.

Government to extend support for people with mental health problems so they can keep working

People with mental health problems are to get extra support to remain at work, according to Jim Knight, minister of state for employment reform.