New leaders at Unite and BA seek to end cabin crew dispute

The new general secretary of Unite, Len McCluskey, and the new CEO of British Airways, Keith Williams, have had exploratory talks over the past few weeks and are committed to seeking an “honourable...

Engage with employment tribunal consultation, says law firm

With the Government's consultation exercise on employment tribunals due to close on Wednesday (20 April), some of its proposals have been welcomed by business leaders, while others have provided cause...

CBI and TUC at loggerheads over employment tribunal reform

Business leaders today called for changes to help speed up employment tribunals, claiming that the system was "failing" employers and workers.

HR advice service launched for London's voluntary sector employers

London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC) has re-launched its PEACe HR and employment advice service for the tens of thousands of voluntary and community sector (VCS) employers in London and beyond.

Institute of Directors is sceptical about 'bonfire of regulations'

The Government's announcement last week to give employers the opportunity to 'rip up' 21,000 rules and regulations that it says are preventing growth, has met with scepticism from the Institute of...

HMRC warns employers of PAYE changes coming into effect

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued an alert to employers about key PAYE changes coming this spring.

Small firms will still be hit hard by EU employment regulation says FSB

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is warning that micro firms will still be hard hit by the large number of regulations that come from Europe, as the moratorium on regulation begins.

Business invited to join in bonfire of the regulations

The Government has given employers the opportunity to 'rip up' 21,000 rules and regulations that it says are preventing growth.

Retirement is a movable feast, says TAEN

Following the beginning of the phasing-out of the default retirement age yesterday, The Age and Employment Network (TAEN) has called on employers and employees to consider how they will manage...

CIPD welcomes end to default retirement but calls for extension of right to request flexible working

The CIPD has welcomed the commencement, from today, of the six-month process to scrap Default Retirement Age (DRA), but has called for an extension of the right to request flexible working to all...

As flurry of laws comes into force, Hays urges Government to consult more

Recruitment firm Hays has called on the Government to do more to provide clarity on how to implement changes to employment law. It also asks Whitehall to take greater steps to consult with UK business...

Lords committee to grill Chris Grayling over jobseekers

Minister of state at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Chris Grayling MP, will appear before the House of Lords Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee tomorrow (Tuesday 5 April) to defend...