Zero-hours contracts exclusivity clauses ban comes into force

Rules banning exclusivity clauses in zero-hours contracts come into force from today.

Government plans crackdown on illegal immigrant workers

The Conservative government is planning to clamp down on illegal immigrant workers with measures including seizing their wages, prime minister David Cameron will announce in next week’s Queen’s...

CBI urges employers to ‘speak out clearly’ on benefits of EU membership

The CBI is stepping up its campaign for the UK to remain in the EU in the face of a referendum, with president Mike Rake urging members to speak out against leaving the union.

'We are not amused': Industrial action at the Royal Collection Trust

The Queen is currently facing industrial action. 84% of Royal Collection Trust employees voted in favour of action short of a strike. Their complaints include that they are being paid less than the...

Regulation and policies not improving ethics in business

Increased regulation and policies around fraud and corruption are not translating into more ethical behaviour, professional services firm EY has found.

Business secretary confirms tougher strike laws

Recently appointed business secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed the Conservative government will follow through on plans to toughen up strike laws.

Hot topic: Compulsory volunteering, part two

The Conservative manifesto proposed requiring public sector employers and companies with more than 250 employees to give staff up to three days a year for voluntary work. After the party's general...

Hot topic: Compulsory volunteering

The Conservative manifesto proposed requiring public sector employers and companies with more than 250 employees to give staff up to three days a year for voluntary work. After the party's general...

Conservatives on track to lead by majority

Post-election night forecasts show the Conservatives are headed for an overall majority.

Pensions compliance ‘crowding out’ other retirement objectives

Organisations are neglecting more strategic retirement objectives as they struggle to keep pace with changing pensions legislation, according to research by Towers Watson.

Election day: What it could mean for HR

On the day of one of the most fiercely contested elections in a generation, HR magazine is on hand to remind you of the major parties' election-related policies. You'll find the employment points of...

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Where next for zero-hours contracts?

Opinion on the value of zero-hours contracts is divided. But what will happen if legislation is amended after the general election?