The P&G vs Svenska Cellulose case, being hailed by many as a landmark ruling, provides much needed guidance on the pension implications of the sale of a business under TUPE.
Business is set to get a boost from a relaxation in the Sunday Trading rule, Business Minister Norman Lamb has said.
Cuts in bureaucracy and red tape are reducing the burdens placed on businesses according to figures from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
On 21 June 2012, the Government commenced consultation on whether to reduce the minimum period for collective redundancy consultation from 90 days to 30, or 45 days in cases involving 100 or more...
The high profile racism case involving John Terry highlights how football can often operate very differently from the rest of society when it comes to dealing with issues of race discrimination in the...
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed it will introduce fees for users of the Employment Tribunal from the summer of 2013, in a bid to encourage employers and staff to mediate or settle disputes.
Acas and the Equality Human Rights Commission have published a guide to help employers understand the rights of women who are pregnant or on maternity leave when facing redundancy.
Revised proposals for people on benefits after the loss of a spouse or civil partner were set out by the minister for welfare reform Lord Freud, in a bid to encourage rehabilitation and aid their...
Mr Justice Underhill has presented his findings from his review of the employment tribunal rules to the Government making a number of recommendations that aim to streamline the process, improve...
Morale among public sector staff is worsening, potentially leading to worsening industrial relations, according to Totaljobs.com.
Bibby Consulting & Support has warned that even though the latest tribunal statistics show a 15% fall in the number of claims, the truth is that employers still consider the process a major source of...
A third of employers say alcohol and drug misuse is a problem at work, according to Acas. Substance misuse can have a damaging impact on workplace productivity, as problems don’t just affect...
