Cable sacks Beecroft's no-fault dismissal concept

Business secretary Vince Cable is to announce later today the Government’s response to the Beecroft report on employment law reform, published by venture capitalist Adrian Beecroft in May. Although...

Government heeds Law Society advice on compromise agreements

The Government has responded to Law Society calls for clarification about the validity of compromise agreements drafted under the Equality Act.

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Employers urged to be cautious after Bskyb found to have unfairly dismissed pregnant women

UK organisations have been warned to be cautious over the way they handle pregnant employees after a tribunal ruled that Bskyb had a demonstrated a "mindset adverse to pregnancy and maternity leave"...

Could a dispute have been anticipated and avoided at British Airways?

British Airway's cabin crew have officially voted in favour of a strike this Christmas, putting thousands of Christmas travellers' holidays at risk and causing widespread distress that can be...

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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Youre never too old to claim unfair dismissal

Two recent cases may force the Government to tackle age discrimination sooner than itintended, says Janet Gaymer

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