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Firms should prepare for new employment law

07/08/2008

Employers have been warned that they should follow new employment legislation if they want to hire workers from outside the European Union, reports Personnel Today.

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Tipping reform may be quick fix

06/08/2008

Attempts to reform the employment law on gratuities could backfire on the government if they do not take their time, claims the British Hospitality Association (BHA).

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New scheme for vulnerable workers

05/08/2008

A new government initiative has been introduced to help vulnerable workers who are targeted by employers, it has been reported.

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Firms 'go beyond' equal opportunities

04/08/2008

Many organisations have equal opportunities policies that do more than current employment legislation requires, according to Personnel Today.

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FMB: CIS should consider working conditions

29/07/2008

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called for the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) to be more flexible, taking into account working conditions.

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Academic speaks out against weight discrimination

21/07/2008

When it comes to staff recruitment, promotion and redundancy employers are urged to disregard influence of weight-based stereotypes, one scholar claims.

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Employers warned of Britain's 'compensation culture'

17/07/2008

Businesses and employers have been urged to do "everything in their power" to avoid potential law suits.

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Worker wins thousands in employment tribunal

16/07/2008

A female office worker in Sheffield has been awarded almost £11,000 in compensation after taking her case of unfair dismissal to an employment tribunal.

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