CBI report calls for flexible working and removal of regulations that hinder creation of new jobs

The CBI today (Monday) unveiled a package of measures to ensure Britain's labour market is best placed to sustain businesses and jobs during the recovery.

Are industrial relations laws anti-union?

Unite, the union's recent annual conference held in Manchester on 31 May 2010, Unite's joint leader Tony Woodley called for what he described as "anti-union laws" to be repealed because "the right to...

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Implications of cap on the number of migrants from outside European Economic Area entering the UK

The Government has announced plans to place a cap on the number of migrants from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) entering the country to live and work. The move has been publicised as an...

British Safety Council launches health and safety campaign aimed at young workers

The British Safety Council has launched a new campaign to encourage young people to take responsibility for their own health and safety in the workplace.

Prime minister David Cameron launches a review into health and safety laws

David Cameron has announced the appointment of Lord Young of Graffham as adviser to the prime minister on health and safety law and practice.

Call for an end to nationality-based pay discrimination in the shipping industry

The Government has published report which recommends the closing of a legal loophole that allows race discrimination on pay for seafarers.

What the Labour Government did for employment law

A joint report published by KPMG and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) shows employers are divided about the benefits of key pieces of employment legislation that have been...

Institute of Occupational Safety and Health hits back at Daily Mail claims over Cumbrian shootings

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health has reacted strongly to reports in the Daily Mail claiming that health and safety rules stopped paramedics helping the victims of the shootings in...

A guide is launched to help employers and employees tackle conflict and bullying in the workplace

A training resource that, according to its suppliers, will enable businesses to create working environments that are free from conflict, has been launched.

Coalition Agreement: what it means for employers

The document issued by the Conservative Liberal Democrat coalition sets out agreements reached as part of the coalition Government on a number of issues. Although a final Coalition Agreement is yet to...

How to devise a clear strategy for enforcing restrictive covenants

The days of post-termination restrictive covenants not being worth the paper they are written on are long over. However, businesses frequently struggle when considering whether the restrictions in...

Vince Cable announces plans to reduce existing red tape and review employment law and business regulation in the pipeline

Business secretary Vince Cable today announced an action plan to bring an end to the 'excessive' employment regulation that is stifling business growth.