Free step-by-step practical guide on HR issues on offer from Randstad

Randstad has launched a free annual guide to HR and employment issues for UK employers.

Industrial action is called off as BAA and Unite agree a deal

Unite has advised its members to call off planned weekend strikes at BAA airports, following a deal between between the union and employers BAA.

The pros and cons of the Agency Workers Regulations

The Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) thrown up debate in all areas of business and government. With the new coalition planning to water down the original legislation, many are discussing both the...

Employers should review their health benefit policies to meet needs of rising numbers of older staff

Following the Government's proposals to scrap the default retirement age, experts fear they could have an impact on employers health policies.

Employee rights companies need to be aware of, to avoid breaching Human Rights Act

Last month a fireman was reported to have been awarded compensation after his right to freedom of expression under the Human Rights Act was breached by his employer.

Home secretary warns chancellor of impact of the Budget on women, ethnic minorities, disabled and older people

The home secretary has written to the chancellor to warn him that cuts in the Emergency Budget could be potentially damaging to workplace equality.

Directive to allow minimum of 14 weeks' maternity leave and allowance for self-employed

Self-employed people and their partners are to receive the right to maternity and paternity leave for the first time, thanks to new EU legislation.

Proposed reduction in red tape will depend on government departments' effectiveness in applying new principles

The Government's decision to cap regulation on business has received a warm reception but it must be enforced in Government departments in order to work.

Vince Cable introduces measures to cut red tape and government interference in business

The business secretary, Vince Cable, has announced a comprehensive package of measures to tackle unnecessary government interference and red tape.

UK Borders Agency issues guide for employers on document checks to carry out and rights to observe when hiring refugees and asylum seekers

UK Borders Agency (UKBA) has released new guidance for employers taking on refugees and asylum seekers.

NHS Employers denies 48-hour working week for doctors has made hospitals less safe

NHS Employers has defended the working time directive, following a recent report that hospital patient safety has been put under threat by the 48-hour working week.

Drop in adult age minimum wage rate could cost employers 50 million more

The adult age for the National Minimum Wage has dropped to 21 but the decision is expected to cost employers an additional 50 million in wages.