HSE publishes its top 10 worst examples of health and safety overkill

Following the launch of its myth busting challenge panel to curb the worst examples of health and safety misuse, the HSE has listed the ten worth health and safety myths.

Employers and recruiters fined £65.3 million since 2008 for inadequate candidate checks, reveals FOI request by Giant

Over the last year, £12 million in fines has been issued to employers and recruiters for failing to carry out adequate checks to verify candidates' right to work in the UK, according to Giant, back...

HR magazine launches legal service to target gap in the employment law market

HR magazine, has launched HR Legal Service – www.hrlegalservice.co.uk – to fill a gap in the employment law market between City law firms and ‘call-centre’ fixed fee operations.

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FedEE boss criticises trade unions for not defending employees in tribunals

The Federation of European Employers (FedEE), has criticised trade unions for not defending employees in employment tribunals.

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Government's employment law reform package could save employers £10 million every year, says business secretary

Employment tribunal changes that came into effect on Friday will make it easier for businesses to take on staff and improve the process when staff have to be let go, according to the business...

Immigration cap set to remain at 20,700 until next election, says Damian Green

The immigration cap will remain at the current level for 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 instead of being further reduced.

Myth busters: holiday, absence and sick leave

The area of holidays and sick leave is fraught with complexity.

Hot topic: should beauty matter at work?

The London Olympics are almost here, with thousands of people expected to visit the capital.

Doubling of the qualifying period for protection from unfair dismissal due to come into effect this week

The UK government’s changes to the qualifying period for protection from unfair dismissal from one year to two years is due to come into effect from Good Friday onwards.

BIS opens body to ensure the 'voice of business' is heard in regulation policy

The Department of Business Innovation and Skills has opened a Better Regulation Delivery Office (BDRO), a streamlined independent body that has been designed to ensure the voice of business is heard...

Apprenticeships will have to last a minimum of 12 months under Government rules

Apprenticeships will have to last for a minimum of 12 months guaranteeing improvements in training and workplace learning, according to rules outlined by skills minister John Hayes (pictured).

AWR six months on – demand for contractors holds up well

It’s now six months since the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) came into force, which makes it a good time to reflect on what the impact of the regulations has been for recruiters, the wider economy...