G20: Workers in the City of London brace themselves for summit protests

As employers in the City of London batten down the hatches in preparation for potentially violent protests surrounding the G20 Summit at Excel London, one lawyer has warned employers they may not be...

Annual leave entitlement increases come into effect today

An increase in the minimum holiday entitlement from today means a fifth of employees (21%) are in danger of not getting the holidays they are entitled to if their holiday allowance stays the same.

G20: Work Foundation calls on world leaders to act quickly to avoid a global unemployment disaster

World leaders must put employment at the heart of the G20 agenda to avoid a global jobs crisis, according to The Work Foundation.

Planned increase in National Insurance will discourage firms from employing staff

More than nine out of 10 employers think the planned hike in employers' National Insurance in 2010 will increase unemployment.

Employment tribunal ruling could change grounds for religious discrimination

An employment tribunal has ruled that a former executive of a leading property company can claim he was sacked because of his 'philosophical belief in climate change'.

From the front line: HR's very own catalytic converter

The Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures is a drive for non-toxic outcomes.

Budget 2009 predictions - Chancellor Alistair Darling may be forced into VAT and tax rise gamble

The chancellor's Budget priority will be to balance the books. Higher taxes will be unpopular but almost inevitable, say experts.

Health and safety rules are no longer enough, argue experts

Rules, regulations and warnings about health and safety are under threat of ending up as "safety wallpaper" according to Rok's health and safety director.

TUC and London 2012 in partnership to ensure fair working conditions for Games workforce

The organisers of the London 2012 Olympic Games have agreed to work with the TUC to make sure the games are 'unforgettable' for those involved in building the Olympic park and employed during the...

Britain's Working Time directive opt-out gets set for another round of deliberation

Today marks the start of the conciliation process in Brussels over whether the UK can maintain an opt-out from the Working Time directive.

Council pension funds hire Cherie Booth to get compensation from Royal Bank of Scotland

North Yorkshire Council Pension Fund and Merseyside Council Pension Fund have hired Cherie Booth to sue Royal Bank of Scotland and Sir Fred Goodwin because they claim he assured investors the bank was...

House of Commons debates proposed huge increase to statutory redundancy pay

A second reading debate on statutory redundancy pay will take place in the House of Commons today, containing proposals to increase the maximum week's earnings used to calculate redundancy pay by 43%,...