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News, views and stories of interest which may help you in your Human Resource strategy. The archive section is always open to view stories you might have missed.

Below is a list of all our current news items, or you can view our past stories by going to our archive section.

FIXED RETIREMENTAGE TO GO.

The government confirms plans to scrap the default retirement age in the UK and sets October 2011 date ... read more »

Submitted on 29 Jul 2010

WHAT IS A "REASONABLE RESPONSE?"

In claims for unfair dismissal Employment Tribunals must determine if the employer acted within a band of “reasonable responses”. ... read more »

Submitted on 21 Jun 2010

WORLD CUP ABSENCES?

Up to 10% of the UK’s workforce will take “sickies” during the world cup. ... read more »

Submitted on 16 Jun 2010

PAYING PEOPLE OFF / SERIAL CLAIMANTS

A couple of news items that will interest you regarding side effects of employment laws. ... read more »

Submitted on 10 Jun 2010

NEW BRIBERY ACT

Recent legislation creates a new offence of failure to prevent bribery ... read more »

Submitted on 27 Apr 2010

BAN ON AIR TRAVEL

Guidance for Employers ... read more »

Submitted on 22 Apr 2010

CHANGES TO STATUTORY MATERNITY PAY

A committee of the European Parliament has recently (Feb 2010) passed draft legislation that will extend maternity leave to 20 weeks on full pay across Europe. ... read more »

Submitted on 8 Mar 2010

NEW SICK NOTES

With effect 6th April 2010 GPs will be introducing a new type of sick note. ... read more »

Submitted on 22 Feb 2010

HR UPDATE FOR 2010

A Summary of the HR legislation changes for 2010 ... read more »

Submitted on 18 Jan 2010

REDUCTION IN LIMITS FOR UNFAIR DISMISSAL

This year, for the first time there has been a reduction in statutory limits/payments ... read more »

Submitted on 4 Jan 2010

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