Lay down the law on using social networking sites

Employers should think carefully before encouraging staff to use networking sites as business tools.

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22 million have right to request time to train by 2010

Up to 22 million UK workers will benefit from government plans to allow employees the right to request time to train, according to John Denham, secretary of state for Innovation, universities and...

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MPs in the dark about hurdles older workers face

The majority of MPs are unaware of barriers facing older workers, according to a report from The Age and Employment Network (TAEN).

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Police claim a moral victory in fight over pay award

Police officers have claimed they have "won the moral case" even though they have lost their High Court fight to force the Government to backdate a 2.5% pay award.

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Recruiters unhappy with EU's agreement on agency workers

Recruitment agencies have criticised the EU Employment Council's decision to agree to a 12-week qualifying period for equal treatment of agency workers.

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CSR Legal liability - Directors' dilemma

The first ever statement in statute spells out the duty of directors to promote business success while having regard to its environmental and social impact. Martin Webster explains

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Home secretary stands firm as police vote for right to strike

The home secretary has warned police officers they will gain little from striking.

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Equal treatment of agency workers undermines flexibility

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has hit out at the recent agreement to give equal rights to agency workers who have worked at a company for more than 12 weeks.

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Agreement at last on equal treatment of agency workers

Agency workers who have worked for a company for at least 12 weeks will receive the same rights as their permanent counterparts, under a new deal reached between Government, unions and employers.

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4.5m extra will have right to request flexible working

An extra 4.5 million parents will gain the right to request flexible working when it is extended to workers with children aged up to 16, the Government announced today.

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TUC campaigns for new autumn Community Day holiday

The TUC today launches its campaign calling for a new autumn bank holiday to celebrate volunteering.

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