Confusion for employers about whether they have to take on employees of insolvent businesses after rescue deals

Uncertainty continues over employees' fate, considering TUPE applications, when insolvent businesses are rescued, according to law firm Eversheds.

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Employees with caring responsibilities will be protected from workplace discrimination

An Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling today means all carers are now protected by anti-discrimination legislation in the workplace.

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Lower fines proposed for Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide offenders

Penalties for employers charged under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act look likely to be softened.

Government asks companies for information on how they operate the default retirement age

The Government is calling for employers and individuals to submit evidence on how the default retirement age works in practice.

Employers expect legal disputes to soar next year

Companies are bracing themselves for a big year of litigation in 2010 with almost half of UK employers anticipating an increase in the number of legal disputes over the next 12 months.

Employee dismissed for answering the call of nature in public loses his case in tribunal

A van driver who lost his job when he was spotted urinating on the side of his van, has lost his claim for unfair dismissal.

Lone parents have to register for Jobseekers Allowance rather than claim income support, in a bid to get them back to work

New welfare rules coming into effect today will mean lone parents with children aged 10 or over, must register for Jobseekers Allowance rather than claim income support, as part of a Government drive...

Tory Government would not enact Agency Workers Directive without further close scrutiny

A Conservative Government would review the Agency Workers Directive, according to shadow business minister Jonathan Djanogly.

Linking pay to length of service is unfair to women who take time off to have children, Court rules

Employers will have to justify linking pay to length of service if this has a disproportionate impact on women who take time off to raise children, following a Court of Appeal ruling.

Equalities and Human Rights Commission is investigating bullying claim at Network Rail

The Equalities and Human Rights Commission has begun an investigation into Network Rail, following claims from a trade union that the organisation "paid off bullied staff".

If Christmas parties get out of hand, the employer may have a costly hangover

UK employers could face sizeable compensation claims if they fail to protect themselves sufficiently ahead of seasonal office parties, according to legal experts.

Campaigners call for fat-ism to be made illegal

Protesters have gathered outside the Mayor of London's house to campaign for making prejudice against overweight employees illegal.