Corporate Manslaughter case adjurned until October 2010

The first Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide case has been adjurned due to the defendant's ill health.

National Bullying Helpline suspends its service following founder's comments on bullying at Downing Street

The National Bullying Helpline has suspended its service while it considers its future.

Business groups are unhappy about proposed extension of maternity leave to 20 weeks on full pay

A committee of the European Parliament has passed draft legislation to extend maternity leave to 20 weeks on full pay across Europe.

British Airways staff's vote for industrial action reveals deep sense of grievance at not being consulted on changes, says Unite

British Airways (BA) staff have voted for industrial action in the long-running dispute over imposed changes to crew numbers and working practices.

How to minimise risk and avoid falling foul of the Corporate Manslaughter & Corporate Homicide Act

There has been much debate over the release of Munir Hussain, who was jailed for harming an intruder who attacked him and his family - but how does this have an impact on HR departments? While that...

HR directors can play a part in helping politicians devise a tax system to secure everyone's future.

Academy award-winning British writer and director Christopher Hampton famously observed that "asking a working writer what he thinks about critics is like asking a lamppost what it feels about dogs"....

Create a culture where bullying and harassment are known to be unacceptable

The allegations about bullying by the prime minister have given rise to many adverse headlines (despite the PM's denials). This serves as a stark reminder to employers about the potential harm to...

Small businesses lack confidence in their understanding of employment law

Small businesses are suffering from lack of confidence and awareness of managing employment law, according to new research from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).

Head of National Bullying Helpline denies accusing the prime minister of bullying

The head of the National Bullying Helpline has said although "three or four" Downing Street employees have called the helpline, she is not accusing the prime minister of bullying.

First corporate manslaughter trial: will it tell us anything new?

With responsibility for health and safety often falling to the HR team, the upcoming prosecution of Cotswold Geotechnical Holdings Limited (CGH) will be one for the profession to watch closely. The...

Clampdown on employers' misuse of salary sacrifice to pay less tax and National Insurance

From today, the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) will revoke the licences of employers using salary-sacrifice arrangements to abuse tax-free allowances for workers.

Recent judgment highlights loophole in discrimination legislation for agency workers

The decision of the Court of Appeal that agency workers are not necessarily entitled to protection under discrimination legislation has potentially far-reaching implications.