Crime in small business soars

Over the past 12 months more than two-thirds of small businesses have been a victim of crime costing them up to 3,000, according to a report by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Be proactive in offering support to employees affected by tax payment fiasco

Earlier this week the Treasury announced that millions of people may have paid the wrong amount of tax due to errors in the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) tax calculations. But what does this mean for...

Forum of Private Business claims National Insurance holiday is not enough to stimulate economic recovery

The National Insurance Contribution (NIC) holiday does not go far enough to support employers, according to the Forum of Private Business.

London employees face pay cuts if they don't make it to work during tube strikes

Employees who cannot make it to work due to tube strikes could face pay docks, according to legal experts.

The success rate of age discrimination claims has improved

The number of age discrimination claims accepted by employment tribunals increased by more than a third over the past year, according to the Employment Tribunals Service.

How to avoid potential discrimination claims from surrogate parents and those undergoing IVF

Surrogate parenting and IVF are becoming increasingly common for childless couples. Employers therefore need to be aware of their legal obligations in respect of individuals undergoing such processes,...

Guidance issued to SMEs on how to comply with equal pay laws

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) today urged small and medium-sized businesses to examine their pay systems to ensure they comply with equal...

Private sector employers urged to brace themselves for discrimination claims following Equality Act in October

Employers in the private sector have been warned to brace themselves for a wave of discriminations claims as 'equal pay firms' seek to cash in on the abolition of pay secrecy clauses, according to...

CIPD believes points-based migration system is working

The sharp fall in the number of work-related visas in the past year offers further evidence that the current points-based system is working, according to the CIPD.

Unison to take NHS to court over planned operational overhaul

Unison has started legal action against the Secretary of State for Health, challenging his refusal to consult the public on proposals in his White Paper, Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS.

New public sector equality rules will put tax payers in control

The public will be able to see exactly what public sector organisations are doing to tackle inequality under new plans to put taxpayers in control of holding public bodies to account.

How to manage redundancy of an employee on long-term sickness absence

Compassionately dealing with an employee who is on long-term sickness leave can be challenging for those who do not have the expertise, and the addition of a redundancy can make it even more complex....