One year on: is Default Retirement Age abolition working?

In theory, since 1 October last year, no one should now be subject to a default retirement age (DRA). But in practice, things seems to be working out rather differently – and not just as a result of...

Threat of industrial relations problems in public sector as morale plummets, reports Totaljobs

Morale among public sector staff is worsening, potentially leading to worsening industrial relations, according to Totaljobs.com.

Tanker drivers' strike threat: employers should plan now to keep business running, says legal expert

Tanker drivers delivering fuel to petrol pumps across the UK have voted for strike action in a dispute over safety and growing instability in the fuel industry.

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London Olympics will force UK employers to change - and fast

London will be transformed next summer, says Laura Evans, with millions of additional tourists, athletes and spectators and the ensuing excitement and disruption this will bring. It will pose a major...

Easyjet moves to address pilot lifestyle and industrial relations

Leaders of Easyjet and the British Airline Pilots' Association (BALPA) are set to share platform to voice their joint commitment to a major shift in approach to tackling pilot lifestyle and industrial...

Unite fears Lord Hutton's report into pensions could damage rather than improve public sector savings pots

Trade union unite has expressed fears the Government will ‘cherry pick’ Lord Hutton’s report on public sector pensions, claiming there were at least four Government initiatives that could make worse...

Acas advises employers how to deal with disruption caused by snow

As employees struggle into work today employment relations service Acas reminds employers of the workplace issues that arise when snow and bad weather disrupt the working day.

Involvement and Participation Association predicts summer of industrial unrest

In the same week as public-sector staff at Manchester College and Nottinghill Housing Group voted to go on strike, a report by the Involvement and Participation Association (IPA) predicts industrial...

Employers have a duty to examine the impact of workplace disharmony on their business

This month a woman in New Zealand was dismissed when her emails to colleagues, which contained block capital letters, bold and red text, had apparently caused 'disharmony' within the workplace.

Has the office suit had its day?

The suit is so passe, according to a new study on business dress. Smart-casual is the new look. Where does this leave HR?

Home secretary stands firm as police vote for right to strike

The home secretary has warned police officers they will gain little from striking.

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Employment disputes are high-risk for business

Employment disputes are the third highest type of risk facing business today, according to a new survey by law firm Lovell.

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