Employer responsible for worker's suicide

<p>A landmark ruling from the House of Lords means all employers could now be liable if one of their workers commits suicide. </p> <p>Maintenance engineer Thomas Carr killed himself six years ago...

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Immigration takes a tumble

<p>In the same week government introduces its immigration-curbing points-system, Home Office figures reveal that migration from central and eastern European countries is actually slowing down. </p>...

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People on the move: Improvement and Development Agency

Chris Hume has joined the Improvement and Development Agency as head of leadership/talent.

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Up Front: Around the world in 80 seconds

A look at the latest HR, legal and employment news from around the world.

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Up Front: Good Month

Employers battling against the estimated 25% of interviewees who lie on their CVs will soon have something to cheer about. The government has agreed plans to give each 14-year-old and over a Unique...

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People on the move: Home Office

Andrew Powles has been appointed assistant director people and performance at the Home Office.

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People on the move: The Chartered Management Institute

The Chartered Management Institute has appointed Ruth Spellman as its new CEO. She will take up the position in June, joining from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. She was previously chief...

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Conference Update: Venue of the month

Venue: Twickenham Stadium

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Labour watch: Number of job vacancies continues to go up

Fears that employers are beginning to tighten their belts have so far failed to reach the shop floor, according to February 2008's labour market figures from National Statistics. Overall, the number...

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Up Front: Online vote

Last month Sir Alan Sugar said he believed equal opportunities laws make it harder for employers to hire women because they can't ask questions about whether they plan to have children. Do you agree?

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Up Front: Good Ad - Bad Ad - Search for talent rather than look to fill a vacancy

Future aims to attract people with a passion for its products; Laurel Pub Company falls back on cliche.

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Move of the month: Graham White, HRD, Westminster City Council

Graham White has been appointed director of HR, Westminster City Council. He joins from Surrey Council where he was head of HR.

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