The formality of office attire often diminishes as temperatures rise. Whilst suits, ties and long-sleeved blouses might seem ideal in the winter, they can be uncomfortable and irritating in the...
A TUC survey published of Friday claimed despite laws, which say employers must give their staff personal protective equipment (PPE) free of charge, more than one in five workers pay for it out of...
The Court of Appeal this week confirmed an employee on long-term sick leave was entitled to carry her holiday forward to the next holiday year, even though she had not asked to do so.
Intellectual property theft is often linked to cases of redundancies or team moves, where an employee leaves the company, taking with them sensitive documents such as business plans, customer...
The P&G vs Svenska Cellulose case, being hailed by many as a landmark ruling, provides much needed guidance on the pension implications of the sale of a business under TUPE.
Business is set to get a boost from a relaxation in the Sunday Trading rule, Business Minister Norman Lamb has said.
Cuts in bureaucracy and red tape are reducing the burdens placed on businesses according to figures from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
On 21 June 2012, the Government commenced consultation on whether to reduce the minimum period for collective redundancy consultation from 90 days to 30, or 45 days in cases involving 100 or more...
Revised proposals for people on benefits after the loss of a spouse or civil partner were set out by the minister for welfare reform Lord Freud, in a bid to encourage rehabilitation and aid their...
Mr Justice Underhill has presented his findings from his review of the employment tribunal rules to the Government making a number of recommendations that aim to streamline the process, improve...
Bibby Consulting & Support has warned that even though the latest tribunal statistics show a 15% fall in the number of claims, the truth is that employers still consider the process a major source of...
A third of employers say alcohol and drug misuse is a problem at work, according to Acas. Substance misuse can have a damaging impact on workplace productivity, as problems don’t just affect...
