High Court hearing allows employers to claw back bonuses and payments from departing staff

For some months over the winter, the High Court was hearing the case of Tullett Prebon v BGC Brokers, in which BGC was accused of the organised poaching of a team of brokers from Tullett.

Ministry of Justice launches new rules to ensure employers give successful tribunal applicants their payouts

The Justice Minister Bridget Prentice confirmed the creation of a new Employment Tribunal Fast Track scheme, which will simplify the process for successful tribunal applicants, allowing them extra...

Darling's Budget was a let down for 95% of small businesses

More than nine out of ten smaller businesses were left disappointed by last week's Budget, new research has revealed.

The Conservatives promise not to increase National Insurance Contributions next year

The Conservatives have announced a Tory Government will not increase National Insurance Contributions (NICs).

The impact of workplace fraud and theft on UK business

The recent - apparently true - news story of a dead fox, in a closed hen house, being guarded by several smug chickens is...well, as rare as hen's teeth. Usually, no matter how many precautions are...

Former employee wins sexual discrimination case against Reed

A former employee at recruitment agency Reed has won a sexual discrimination case against the firm.

Budget 2010 round-up: what the experts say

Industry experts give their views on the Chancellor's Budget announcements regarding unemployment, the 50p tax rate on high earners, retirement and the aging workforce, public sector spending cuts,...

Every alternative should be explored before dismissing an employee under pressure from a third party

The protests by Manchester United fans against the owners of the club, the Glazer family, have frequently been in the headlines over recent months. This has included the green and gold scarf campaign,...

Conciliation or mediation could still bring an end to the BA/Unite dispute

As the first Unite-backed strike at British Airways limps to an end, and the next one is visible on the horizon, the continued animosity between Unite and BA has rarely been out of the British and...

Budget 2010: Chancellor confirms Capital Gains Tax (CGT) will not increase

Tax experts had predicted that, in his Budget speech, Alistair Darling would increase CGT from 18% to close the gap between it and the income tax rate of 50% for those earning a salary higher than...

Budget 2010: Public-sector pay and pensions to be cut

The chancellor has confirmed cuts in public-sector pay and pensions in his Budget Speech.