Possibility of industrial action looms at ScotRail over proposed driver-only trains

ScotRail staff are to be balloted on industrial action over the company's plans to have driver-only trains on its new 300 million Airdrie to Bathgate line.

Government puts final rules for pensions reform to Parliament for approval

Millions of workers today moved a step closer to getting a workplace pension for the first time as the final rules for the Government's pensions reform were put before Parliament yesterday.

Labour plans to end compulsory retirement

The Government has announced proposals to scrap compulsory retirement at 65.

Employers warned: Don't let snow become an excuse for a staff duvet day

With further snow storms expected over the coming weeks, employers have been urged to beware of employees using the snow as an excuse for a duvet day.

Extra bank holiday planned for 2012 in honour of the Queen

Business Secretary Peter Mandelson has announced an extra bank holiday in 2012 to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Maximising the performance of a smaller staff

With the likelihood that the economy has turned the corner, many businesses that reduced their workforce in the last year by making redundancies will now be looking to take advantage of the upturn....

New Acas Code of Practice on time off for trade union duties and activities comes into effect

Acas' new Code of Practice on time off for trade union duties and activities came into effect on New Year's Day.

UK Border Agency hires illegal immigrants

The UK Border Agency (UKBA), which screens immigrants prior to entry into the UK, has hired ten illegal immigrants, and two more were employed at the Home Office.

What are the HR vote-winners for any political party

Skills, employment and economic sustainability are crucial areas for any party aspiring to govern.

How can HR cut its legal costs with the number of employee grievances set to increase?

The continuing escalation of employee grievances, many of which lead to Employment Tribunal applications, has been well documented in the pages of HR journals recently. But whilst these employee...

British Airways staff could still strike despite High Court ruling against it

British Airways cabin crew have been denied the right to strike by the High Court - but trade union Unite is determined to ballot staff again on industrial action.

Committee on human rights calls for clear guidance on standards of human rights UK employers must meet

The Government needs to develop a strategy that clearly sets out the human rights standards UK businesses are expected to meet, according to Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights in a report...