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A teacher has been awarded compensation at an employment tribunal after it was agreed he was the victim of unfair dismissal.David Roy had been taking ...
The rise in people working unpaid overtime could lead to an increase in employment law cases, according to an industry expert. Phil Flaxton, chief executive ...
A new study has shown that a quarter of employees no longer trust their managers, while one-fifth are feeling less engaged in their job than they used ...
A banker who claimed she was forced out of her executive job after having a baby and going on maternity leave has won her case for sex discrimination.Oksana ...
New figures have revealed that the UK's redundancy rate could increase by 50 per cent, taking it back to levels last seen during the recession last ...
Some British companies could be breaching employment law by failing to give staff their full holiday entitlements.A WorkMonitor survey carried out by ...
Global computing firm IBM is facing action from 250 of its former employees following alleged breaches of employment law. Solicitors in Hampshire have ...
The government has announced that the default retirement age for men and women will be scrapped in October 2011.Ministers have said the change in legislation ...
Care workers based in homes across Essex have received compensation after a tribunal ruled they were unfairly dismissed from their jobs.The 115 members ...
A fireman who was sacked after emailing his colleagues to ask about back pain has received a compensation payout for unfair dismissal.Christopher Bennett, ...
People with asthma are facing significant levels of discrimination because people do not believe the condition is serious, new research has found.A report ...
Students and graduates are being put off applying for work placements because they are concerned about having to work unpaid, new research has found.A ...
Anyone who feels they are being bullied at work should take action to have the problem resolved.This is the advice of Emma Mamo - policy and campaigns ...
A fifth of UK employees feel victimised by their boss at work, a new survey has discovered.Research carried out by HR consultancy Reabur found that out ...
New research has found that many working parents are struggling to find childcare which will allow them to work as normal during school holidays.A study ...
Employers have been reminded that they must adhere to employment law regulations after new figures show that the number of tribunals has increased.According ...
A new report has found that workplace stress is soaring amid fears about money and redundancy.The Money Sickness Syndrome research from Axa showed that ...
A charity spokesperson has urged the government to clarify the employment law surrounding retirement age as soon as possible.Michelle Mitchell of Age ...
Unions across the UK have reacted angrily to announcements that ministers intend to cap redundancy pay for civil servants.Cabinet Office minister Francis ...
The Equality Bill which was passed in April 2010 is to be launched in the UK this October, the coalition government has said.Home secretary Theresa May ...
More than 600,000 people in the public sector will face redundancy in the next six years as a result of cutbacks imposed by the emergency Budget.This ...
New research has highlighted how employers may be putting their staff at risk by exposing them to high levels of stress.A study by Medicash showed that ...
The government should bring in a change to employment law surrounding internships and work experience, it has been claimed.Research by the Chartered Institute ...
A transsexual who was refused the right to claim her pension from the age of 60 has won her legal battle against the Department for Work and Pensions ...
Despite laws in place to protect them, older workers are still at risk from age-related discrimination.This is the conclusion of a new report published ...
A firm which failed to protect the hearing of its employees has been forced to pay personal injury compensation.Thomas Keefe was employed as a cook by ...
Two women have won what could be a landmark equality case after contesting the fact that a male colleague was paid more than them.Mairi Buchanan and Pat ...
New figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act have revealed that claims for sex and age discrimination against the BBC have quadrupled in ...
An RAF officer has been awarded £16,000 in compensation after she was discriminated against in the workplace because of her pregnancy.The officer, ...
White job applicants at the BBC could be disadvantaged in interviews because the corporation is favouring ethnic minority candidates.This is the suggestion ...
A case which has resulted in a surgeon being awarded compensation for unfair dismissal could have implications for other high earners who feel they have ...
Employers could find themselves open to problems after it was claimed that the government's new benefits system is declaring people fit to work even when ...
A survey of British employees has found that many think they should be given better help after being made redundant in order to help them find a new job.The ...
Employers may need to educate their workers more about health and safety in order to avoid accidents which may lead to personal injury claims.This is ...
New figures released under the Freedom of Information Act have revealed that the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has been forced to pay compensation ...
Employers could be faced with personal injurycompensation claims following research which suggests that excessive overtime could lead to heart problems.A ...
A fear of redundancy and financial problems is leading to many UK employees returning to work too soon after long-term sick leave.Research by Aviva UK ...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned companies that they will be prosecuted if a personal injury occurs as a result of breached safety regulations.Its ...
A former employee of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is seeking compensation for unfair dismissal over his recent redundancy.Colin Tenner claims he had asked ...
A man is planning on taking his case to an employment tribunal after alleging that his treatment in the workplace breached employment law relating to ...
British workers remain in the dark about employment law relating to redundancy, a new study has found. Thousands of people across the country have experienced ...
Night staff should have the same standard health and safety care as those working during the day to protect them from personal injury says the Health ...
Workplace stress is proving to be a major problem for local government employers, according to a new report. In addition to leaving themselves open to ...
Charitable organisation St John Ambulance has suggested that first aid training should be compulsory for all British employees, not just certain representatives ...
Employers have been reminded that they must do all they can to avoid personal injury in the workplace after an incident in which a multinational was prosecuted.Steelmaker ...
Employers who do not follow fire safety regulations could be putting the lives of their employees at risk.This is the warning of insurance company RSA, ...
Almost half of employees who responded to a survey about their managers view them in a negative light.This was the discovery of the Chartered Management ...
New employment law relating to sick leave and holiday pay is unpopular, research has suggested.Recent changes to the European Working Time Directive give ...
Many employers are still unsure about how to respond to fit notes, even though they officially replaced the sick note as part of employment law today ...
Employment law experts have said that many more people may be eligible to claim compensation from their employers following a case which highlighted discrimination ...
Employers could soon be prevented from asking for information about the health of job applicants as part of their recruitment process.The proposed piece ...
Women are losing out on executive jobs, despite usually performing better in interviews than their male counterparts.This is the discovery of a new poll ...
A former train driver who was forced to leave his job without a redundancy payout from his employer has been awarded compensation.Stephen Morgan was employed ...
A woman who insists that she was sacked from her job as a high-flying executive because she was pregnant is seeking compensation with the assistance of ...
Employers who are allowing young people to work for free as part of work experience have been criticised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC). Internships ...
A large proportion of people selected for redundancy in the UK are unhappy about the way their employer handled the issue.This is according to new figures ...
Business owners could be putting themselves at risk of breaching employment law by discriminating against potential candidates based on ethnicity and ...
Civil servants from across the UK are organising strike action that will take place on March 8th and 9th 2010 in a bid to protest against cuts in redundancy ...
UK businesses have been warned that they must be ready for a new employment law regarding training that is set to come into effect in spring 2010.As of ...
Increased research into caste-based discrimination in British workplaces could see it become illegal under employment law upon the request of one government ...
A leading charity representing older people has claimed that the current law on retirement ages is being used by some companies to force employees out ...
New proposals put forward to the European Union would see the employment law changed with regard to maternity leave, it has been revealed.Under the draft ...
The introduction of fit notes to replace the current system of sick notes could have important implications for employment law.This is according to the ...
With research showing that bullying at work is soaring, employment experts are encouraging companies to tackle workplace bullying. According to public ...
The owners of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been advised to seek help if they are unsure about employment law following the results of ...
A recent tribunal ruling on holiday entitlement may have employment law implications for companies relating to how they deal with employees who are on ...
The Sentencing Guidelines Council (SGC) has released details regarding prosecution under the 2007 Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act, which ...
An NHS body has called on healthcare bosses to ensure they comply with incoming employment law changes designed to combat discrimination in the workplace.NHS ...
Trade union Unite has urged the Church of England to do more to safeguard the rights of vicars and reverends under employment law.Rachael Maskell, the ...
A recent government decision to cut the amount of compensation paid to civil servants facing redundancy is to lead to legal and industrial action.The ...
A trade union has criticised proposed employment law changes designed to combat blacklisting, suggesting they do not go far enough to protect workers.The ...
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has warned NHS trusts of their responsibility under employment law to protect ethnic minority workers ...
The Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (Ucatt) has hailed the government's plan to prohibit the blacklisting of workers under employment ...
Companies have been reminded of the need to ensure they adhere to employment law when making dismissals in order to avoid facing compensation claims.Human ...
An employment law expert has called on companies to ensure their anti-discrimination policies are sufficient in preparation for new legislative changes.Peta ...
Trade union GMB has called on the government to introduce employment law changes in order to combat the continuing problem of workplace discrimination ...
Companies have been warned that using social networking sites such as Facebook to assess potential job candidates may be a violation of employment law.The ...
Businesses have been reminded of the need to bear employment law responsibilities in mind as they look to restructure during the economic recovery.Human ...
A change to employment law is likely to be required to ensure companies act to close the gender pay gap, the findings of new research suggest. The government ...
Companies should ensure they consider proper procedure when handling redundancy so as not to fall foul of employment law, according to an expert.John ...
The National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) has called for employment law measures to be taken in order to curb discrimination ...
UK firms have been warned of the need to heed employment law relating to discrimination when selecting and recruiting new workers.Recent research from ...
The number of people falling victim to redundancy this year has exceeded earlier forecasts, according to a new study.Research carried by XpertHR found ...
Changes to employment law should only be made if a previous legal requirement is dispensed with, Ken Clarke has said.Speaking at the Conservative Party ...
Employees in the UK could avoid redundancy if they have their salary frozen, an expert has stated.According to a new study by Incomes Data Services, about ...
Employers have been reminded of the need to consult workers on the issues of cutbacks and redundancy in order to avoid industrial or legal action over ...
New government figures have revealed that the number of workers taking their employers to tribunals over redundancy issues has increased in the last year.The ...
Gangmasters regulations must be introduced in the construction industry in order to protect the rights of workers under employment law, according to a ...
Companies and their workers have been told that taking employment law advice can potentially play a key role in preventing legal disputes from arising.Employment ...
Businesses have been reminded of their responsibility under employment law to ensure that their female employees are not facing pay discrimination.Peta ...
Companies have been advised to ensure their employment law procedures are "watertight" in order to avoid unnecessary expenditure on administration.The ...
Companies have been warned against selecting workers for redundancy because they have been ill, as it may cause them to fall foul of employment law.The ...
Companies planning to make redundancies should seek professional advice before informing employees of their plans, according to Work Wise UK.The economic ...
Recruitment agencies in the UK have been advised they will not be permitted to breach employment law.Business minister Pat McFadden stated that in the ...
Clothing firm Abercrombie and Fitch has been found guilty of breaching employment law in the case of a disabled member of staff.Riam Dean was employed ...
Companies have been urged to make sure any asbestos on their premises is properly managed.The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said the carcinogenic ...
Scrapping the formal retirement age could help people avoid becoming victims of age discrimination, experts have stated.According to the Employers Forum ...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has urged employers to manage potential hazards on their premises.Steven Smith, an inspector at the regulator, warned ...
Businesses have been advised to make health and safety a top concern by one risk management company. Firms were told by Aviva that looking to cut costs ...
Businesses and individuals are finding themselves under increasing amounts of strain because of the recession, according to Acas.The employment relations ...
Companies in the UK have been told to minimise the chances of their workforce developing an industrial disease.This week, former plumber Alan Ward succeeded ...
Companies have been advised to carry out risk assessments to prevent younger employees from suffering a personal injury at work.According to Aviva, there ...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has insisted that the number of workplace deaths is still too high.According to the latest figures from the regulator, ...
Businesses have been urged to consider redundancy as a final option, as laying off workers could negatively impact on their firm.According to Steward ...
Employers in the UK are becoming increasingly concerned that redundancy could have a negative impact on their businesses.A poll by the Institute of Chartered ...
Employers in East Anglia have been urged to minimise personal injury risks on their premises.According to figures from the Health and Safety Executive ...
Businesses have been reminded that they have a duty of care to employees who are feeling stressed during the recession.According to occupational health ...
Employers have been reminded to put effective health and safety procedures in place to prevent staff suffering a personal injury.This week, HFW Plastics ...
Businesses in the UK have been urged to mitigate the risk of personal injury by managing hazards appropriately.According to the Health and Safety Executive ...
Company bosses have been advised that they are legally obliged to ensure their employees are not suffering from stress and anxiety.According to Business ...
The government's plans to revise some aspects of UK employment law have been welcomed by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).According ...
Public sector bodies are more likely to be on the receiving end of legal action from disgruntled employees.According to research by EMW Picton Howell, ...
A firm in the West Midlands has been ordered to pay more than £80,000 in compensation for failing to follow procedure when laying off staff.Fourteen ...
Failing to follow correct employment law procedures has proved costly for a Droitwich-based lighting firm.Neil Ballard was awarded £12,870 in compensation ...
Every employee is entitled to a 'reasonable' amount of unpaid leave to cope with a crisis involving a dependant (whether child, parent, partner or other ...
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