Disciplinary procedures - good news for bosses

The removal of statutory disciplinary and grievance procedures next April could make it easier for employers to make staff redundant.

Whistle-blowing sackings rise dramatically

The number of employees claiming to have been sacked or disciplined for whistle-blowing has jumped by 31% over the past year.

Croner Employment Law makes it easy to safeguard your business

Life has never been so complicated. Every area of employment relations is legislated for, with new rules and regulations announced seemingly every day. Understanding your obligations, let alone...

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Bullying is a failure of management

Bullying in the workplace is down to poor management, according to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

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Like much of the country, many organisations like yours are experiencing the effects of the slowing economy. It's at times like this that you can overlook important changes in employment legislation...

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Dispute resolution procedures to become more informal

New measures have been announced to simplify the process of resolving workplace disputes.

48 hours a week is the limit, say European MPs

Members of the European Parliament have voted to ban UK employees from working more than 48 hours per week.

Croner's Reference Book for Employers

Like much of the country, many organisations like yours are experiencing the effects of the slowing economy. It's at times like this that you can overlook important changes in employment legislation...

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Scottish bus workers to get improved employment rights

Staff who work on buses in Scotland have been promised improvements in their working conditions.

Health and safety puts paramedics in moral dilemma

Ambulance workers are forced to choose between their own safety and that of their patients due to health and safety rules, according to trade union Unison.

Employers advised on winter safety

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released information to ensure workers remain safe during the colder, shorter days ahead.

Legal rights - All carers are equal

A European Court of Justice ruling extends protection to anyone able to prove unfair treatment because of the age or disability of a person for whom they care.