Employment News
March is always one of the busiest months for employers, with the regular round of April employment law changes fast approaching. Here, XpertHR senior employment law editor Stephen Simpson explains why 1 April 2012 is an important date for
The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 ("the Regulations") were repealed on 6 April 2011, meaning that retirement could no longer be a potentially fair reason for dismissal. Transitional provisions are in operation in respect of re
When it comes to delivering HR applications via cloud computing, executives at technology multinational Oracle have recently undergone a major change of heart. Jessica Twentyman reports.
For years, their position was clear
Employers need to plan ahead for the Diamond Jubilee bank holiday in June to avoid last-minute leave request clashes, Acas has warned.
There will be an additional bank holiday on Tuesday 5 June this year to celebrate the Qu
There is a need to raise the bar in HR recruitment to avoid the "lottery" that currently exists in finding the right people for the industry, according to a report released today.
The "Raising the bar in HR recruitmen
The crisis in trust that many organisations are facing in the midst of pay cuts, redundancy and restructuring predates the recession and should not be blamed solely on the economy, a report from the Chartered Institute for Personnel and De
Migrant workers will only be allowed to settle in the UK if they earn at least £35,000, under government plans to ensure that only the "brightest and best" can reside permanently in the country.
According to immigration mi
The Government has removed the threat of participants on its work experience scheme having their benefits taken away if they fail to complete their placement.
The scheme has been the subject of considerable criticism in rec
London Underground Ltd v Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF)
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This case concerned proposed industrial action relating to a dispute over payments to tube drivers for working
I'm concerned about some stock shortages in my shop and want to introduce CCTV to monitor things. Are there any legal issues that I need to be aware of?
As with any form of employee monitoring, the use of CCTV cameras is on