New tax rules unfair and immoral says leading tax lawyer

A leading tax lawyer has branded HMRC's controversial plans to tax employees on income and benefits that have never been received as unfair and immoral.

Working women less likely to financially protect themselves if unable to work

Working women are less likely than men to have financial back up should they be unable to work.

Employers pay over the odds for eyecare, as many fail to comply with H&S regulations

Nearly one in five companies is not complying with health and safety regulations with regards to eyecare, according to Specsavers.

Government levy on banks rises as it seeks deal on bankers' bonuses

The Government is to increase the levy on banks to 2.5bn this year, as it pushes for a deal on limiting bankers' bonuses.

Improve standards in defined contribution pension provision to encourage saving, says regulator

The Pensions Regulator is inviting employers to comment on how standards in defined contribution provision can be raised and greater confidence in pension saving achieved.

Health and Social Care Bill "goes too far"

On 19 January, the Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley, introduced to Parliament the Health and Social Care Bill 2011.

Johnson resignation sees Liam Byrne move to shadow work and pensions role

Former chief secretary to the Treasury Liam Byrne (pictured) has been made shadow secretary of state for work and pensions as part of a shadow cabinet reshuffle following the resignation of shadow...

It pays to be nice to staff, says boss

Lara Morgan, CEO of hotel toiletry products supplier Pacific Direct, said yesterday that being kind to staff helps ensure they make a greater contribution to their company.

Real-term 2011 pay decrease will hit public sector hardest, says consultancy

Although pay will increase at a faster rate this year than in 2010, inflation will grow even more rapidly, according to consultants Hay Group. There is a risk of the public sector being priced out of...

The problem with pay

Employees could hardly be more worried about pay in these times, but what do their employers think about this emotive issue? HR magazine surveyed more than 300 employers - with startling results.

Ignore benefits and pay at your peril

As some companies report an upturn and others only just start to feel the pain, no organisation should neglect the effect of reward on talent.

Industry welcomes compulsory enrolment as Pensions Bill is introduced

Passing the Pensions Bill 2010 will "decrease the burden for business, while encouraging more people to save", said the National Association of Pension Funds.