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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is to launch a new strategy for a 'common-sense' approach to risk at work.

Proposals for mothers and fathers to share maternity leave and paternity leave over the space of a year have been put on hold by the Government due to the current economic difficulties.

In redundancy situations, pregnant workers or those on maternity leave are employment law hot potatoes.

The NHS is becoming increasingly concerned as it struggles to prepare for the European Working Time Directive, which will limit the working week to a maximum of 48 hours.

The Government has unveiled its new medical fit note designed to replace the traditional sick note.

Drug testing in the workplace has historically been associated with safety critical roles such as driving and the use of machinery. A largely unexpected side-effect of the recession is the report of...

Disgruntled employees could be put off filing false claims after an Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled staff who fabricate allegations against their employers should be ordered to pay the legal costs.

More than eight out of ten employers (84%) carrying out redundancy consultations are unaware of the correct time to consult with employees.

The GMB has called on Labour's National Executive Committee (NEC), which meets today, to deselect MPs who have made unjustified expense claims.

The new Acas codes of practice, designed to simplify disciplinary and grievance procedures, could leave employers out of pocket, according to one industry expert.

More than eight out of 10 employers think remuneration and bonus guidelines from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) will have little or no impact on the way executives are rewarded.