Pressurising people to retire is a dangerous policy

One in five retirees have felt pressured by employers to quit their jobs, according to a new AXA survey.

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Staff should be more health and safety conscious

More than half of employers believe health and safety should be the responsibility of the employee, according to research from Consult GEE.

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Appeal court ruling scuppers temps rights claims

Temporary workers have suffered another blow, with the Court of Appeal ruling that, in most cases, they do not have the same rights as permanent staff.

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Police granted right to take Government to court over pay

Police officers have been granted permission to launch a high-court challenge against the Governments refusal to backdate pay.

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New fees for employing immigrants prohibitively high

Businesses will have to pay up to 1,000 when sponsoring someone to enter the UK for work.

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TUC boss fears social breakdown

TUC general secretary Brendan Barber has told <i>HR</i> magazine that Britain is in danger of becoming a more polarised society if public sector-pay deals do not keep in line with inflation.

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SMEs to get free employment law advice

The Government is launching a campaign to highlight the free employment law advice available to small businesses.

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No let-up on discrimination against gay and lesbian workers

More than a quarter of gay and lesbian workers have experienced discrimination in the workplace, according to a new report.

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Up front: Strictly legal - Decision on compulsory retirement is puton hold

Discrimination claims related to retirement age await the result of a landmark case, says Elizabeth Adams.

Masterclass: Redundancies without tears

Morale and motivation are bound to be damaged by redundancies but if handled with care the worst effects can be mitigated, keeping the employer brand intact.

Product news: Experian

Referencing firm Experian, owner of CV-validation arm backgroundchecker.com, has published its 'Insider Fraud' dossier, an analysis of the individuals within companies most likely to defraud their...

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Technology Guide: Data protection - Partners in protection

HR professionals must take responsibility for the secure storage of employee data and for ensuring staff follow IT security procedures. So it is crucial that HR works closely with IT, says Paul...

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