Network Rail: implications of remote office move raise issues for HR directors in general

The disagreement between Network Rail and Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA), the trade union representing the workers who are required to move to the new office, raises a number of issues...

HMRC launches video to help employers reduce the amount of inaccurate data

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched an online video to help employers reduce the problems caused by inaccurate employee data.

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MP proposes bill to prevent employers exploiting health and safety loopholes

A Labour MP has used the Ten Minute Rule to introduce a bill to prevent employers “exploiting legal loopholes to avoid punishment for ignoring health and safety laws.”

HMRC performs U-turn on plans to axe P45

Plans to axe P45 forms as part of the modernisation of PAYE have been shelved, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced.

Qualifying period for unfair dismissal: will employers be breathing a sigh of relief?

As has widely been reported, the Government has increased the qualifying period of employment rights for being unfairly dismissed from one to two years. The new rules come into force on 6 April...

Norman Lamb becomes employment relations minister following Ed Davey's move to energy secretary

Norman Lamb (pictured) has been appointed minister for employment relations.

Alcohol charity urges Government to act on workplace drinking

Alcohol Concern has written to Vince Cable, secretary of state for Business, Innovation and Skills, to call for greater focus on alcohol issues in the workplace, which have a major negative impact on...

Employers agree mediation is an effective way of reducing tribunal claims but take-up remains low, finds Acas

More employers should consider using mediation at work to help resolve disputes and avoid potentially costly and stressful employment tribunal claims, according to workplace relations organisation...

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Employers agree introducing employment tribunal fees will reduce litigation, Eversheds poll shows

Almost eight out of 10 employers believe introducing employment tribunal fees will help reduce tribunal litigation, according to a survey by law firm Eversheds.

Online checks look set to turn up the pressure on illegal workers

It will soon be much easier for employers to check whether foreign nationals have the right to work in the UK.

Darlington Football Club: what rights do employees have if a company goes into administration?

The UK is once again bracing itself for the possibility of a double-dip recession, after disappointing Christmas sales were announced by high street retailers, writes solicitor Nicola Powell.

Government to pilot mediation scheme to curb 'complex' tribunal process

The Government is to launch a pilot scheme for two regional mediation networks for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as part of its bid to reform the employment tribunals system, HR magazine...