Union calls for tougher legal action for workplace attacks

Tougher sentences for members of the public who assault staff in the workplace should be introduced by the Government, a trade union has demanded.

Goodyear HR director freed after being held hostage

The HR director held hostage for two days at a Goodyear plant in Northern France was released last night after police intervened.

TUC's day off with Nan and Pop? Now that's daft

The TUC wants grandparents to be given rights to secure time off for looking after their grandchildren. As someone newly acquainted with grand parentage, I was intrigued by the claim, albeit I regard...

Do unions still work?

Recent industrial disputes have propelled the trade union movement back into the media spotlight but with mixed outcomes. So will the officials eventually lose their voice or will HR be negotiating...

Cable rules out zero-hours ban

Business secretary Vince Cable has ruled out banning zero-hours contracts, but has launched a consultation on whether there should be a ban on exclusivity clauses.

Temporary working arrangements: A more balanced view?

In an ideal world, there would be permanent jobs for everyone and regular and generous pay rises.

The Christmas nightmare: A manager’s guide

It’s just over two weeks before Christmas and Robin Goodluck (senior manager of a call centre for Express Deliveries Limited) is beginning to feel distinctly un-festive…

The legal perils of age discrimination in the workplace

It didn’t take long for the issue of age discrimination in the workplace to steal the media spotlight once again. While he was ruled against, the latest case involving John McCririck, where he accused...

Overseas workers: When a visit goes wrong

Britain is home to thousands of international businesses, so overseas employees will often visit the UK for business. However, employers need to be aware that all employees must enter the UK with the...

Hewlett-Packard to cut over 1,000 UK jobs

The world's largest maker of PCs, Hewlett-Packard (HP), has announced it will cut more than 1,124 UK jobs in 2014.

Working under the influence is a zero tolerance issue

Last month, a nurse was last struck off by the Nursing and Midwifery Council for being drunk on duty. The story serves as a timely reminder for employers about how and when to act if workers are found...

The big changes in employment law for 2014

This year has seen big changes to employment law, and there are more to come in 2014 that HR professionals ought to be aware of.