Teachers strike hits working parents hard

The lives of workers with children who attend the 8,000 schools where teachers are on strike today could be disrupted as teachers walk out for the first time in 21 years.

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Employment disputes are high-risk for business

Employment disputes are the third highest type of risk facing business today, according to a new survey by law firm Lovell.

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Bogus expense claims average 17 a month per employee

British workers are costing businesses more than 1 billion a year on bogus expense claims, according to a new survey.

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More corporate manslaughter convictions expected

Corporate manslaughter convictions could soar when a new Act, which subjects companies to an unlimited fine, comes into force on 6 April, according to risk and benefits adviser Aon.

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Met police strike called off

The Metropolitan Police Service averted strike action over pay yesterday (Wednesday)

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Met Police staff to go on strike

Metropolitan Police Service staff have voted to go on strike in reaction to a below inflation pay rise.

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Landmark age discrimination ruling

A teenager who claimed she had been sacked from her administrative job for being too young has won a landmark legal case.

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Met Police staff to go on strike

Metropolitan Police staff today voted to go on strike in reaction to a below inflation pay rise.

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Public sector turmoil climaxes today

The public sector sees its very own Black Friday for industrial action today (Friday 29), as two brewing disputes come to a crescendo when staff at the Department for Transport (DfT) picket for the...

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Up Front: Strictly legal - Make the time to check up on immigrant workers

There are new penalties for companies that employ migrant workers illegally, warns Elizabeth Adams.

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MPs vote in favour of Bill to increase agency worker rights

The bid to increase the rights of temporary workers received a boost today as MPs voted in its favour in Parliament.

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Are you prepared for the new immigration rules?

Employers have little more than a week to prepare for new immigration rules that could result in a large fine or even a prison sentence.

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