Long-term unemployed to get help to compete for jobs

The Government has pledged support for the long-term unemployed.

Lone parents forced to be jobseekers when child hits 12

Lone parents will have to seek work when their youngest child turns 12, or lose their benefits.

CMI wants right to request flexible working extended

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has called for the Government to extend the right to request flexible working to all employees, following Tuesdays closure of the consultation around the Walsh...

Council has to pay dismissed employee double compensation

A council that refused to follow an employment tribunals ruling has been forced to pay double the original compensation awarded to a former employee.

Unite demands action on tipping

The Government will today start consultation on tipping in the hospitality industry.

TUC calls for improved redundancy-related benefits

With the chancellor Alistair Darling expected to announce the Governments pre-budget report next week, the TUC has today called for more funding for redundancy pay and skills.

Disciplinary procedures - good news for bosses

The removal of statutory disciplinary and grievance procedures next April could make it easier for employers to make staff redundant.

Whistle-blowing sackings rise dramatically

The number of employees claiming to have been sacked or disciplined for whistle-blowing has jumped by 31% over the past year.

Croner Employment Law makes it easy to safeguard your business

Life has never been so complicated. Every area of employment relations is legislated for, with new rules and regulations announced seemingly every day. Understanding your obligations, let alone...

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Bullying is a failure of management

Bullying in the workplace is down to poor management, according to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Get all the HR information you need from one source!

Like much of the country, many organisations like yours are experiencing the effects of the slowing economy. It's at times like this that you can overlook important changes in employment legislation...

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Dispute resolution procedures to become more informal

New measures have been announced to simplify the process of resolving workplace disputes.