A number of organisations representing the interests of British businesses are expected to voice concerns over the government's equality bill, particularly relating to the equal pay law.

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"Business reps to lobby government over equal pay law"...

Women need to have the confidence to ask for pay rises if they are to make the most of equal pay laws, according to one expert.

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"Women 'need confidence' to enforce equal pay law"...

Two female employees at a leading investment bank are suing the company over sexism and racism in the workplace and for unfair dismissal.

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"Women sue bank over sexism in unfair dismissal case"...

NHS managers have been urged to avoid making mass redundancies in an effort to cut costs by the director of NHS Employers.

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"Employer redundancy advice from NHS director"...

A man has been told that he can take his former employer to a tribunal on a charge of unfair dismissal based on his views of climate change.

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"Unfair dismissal case over climate change beliefs going ahead"...

It is crucial for HR support services to invest time in employee training, according to Ofsted.

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"HR support services news: Improving employee training "crucial""...

In the past year, one in six Europeans claim to have suffered discrimination, with age discrimination still the most frequently cited, according to a new survey.

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"Age discrimination 'still a problem' in Europe"...

Staff need to feel that they can approach their managers and discuss health-related problems if stress levels in the workplace are to be reduced, claims on expert.

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"HR support services news: Managers need to be approachable, says expert"...

A leading UK charity has called on businesses to adapt their policies on retirement in order to help older workers stay in employment.

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"HR support services news: Businesses 'should adapt' for older workers"...

A construction worker who reported health and safety breaches at Balfour Beatty and was then made redundant has been given leave to pursue a case of unfair dismissal against the company.

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"'Whistleblower' can bring unfair dismissal case"...

Derbyshire County Council has reviewed its pay structure in order to bring it into line with the Single Status process.

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"Council reviews pay structure to comply with equal pay law"...

A barmaid who was sexually harassed and then sacked by Stephen Hughes, a pub landlord in Doncaster, has won her case against him.

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"Barmaid wins unfair dismissal case"...

Employers who are undergoing a merger or acquisition where jobs are under threat need to make sure they communicate with their staff, according to employer redundancy advice issued by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

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"Employer redundancy advice: Effective communication 'key' in mergers process"...

A new national scheme has been announced to recognise businesses that take on apprentices, which may be of interest to those working in HR support services.

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"HR support services news: Apprentice employers recognised"...

Those working in HR support services may be interested to know that employing more female workers, particularly in the legal sector, can improve business performance and foster a positive working environment, a legal expert has claimed.

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"HR support services news: Female employees 'add value' to businesses"...

Businesses and their HR support services should take the time to encourage a sense of team spirit among the workforce, an industry expert has claimed.

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"HR support services news: Team culture is 'important'"...

The recession has encouraged businesses to adopt different ways of operating - including introducing more flexible working schemes - those working in HR support services may be interested to know.

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"HR support services news: UK working practices 'changing'"...

In news that may be of interest to HR support services professionals, the government has been ordered by the EU to redraft its anti-discrimination legislation in relation to the opt-out clauses relating to homosexual employees.

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"HR support services news: UK government to rethink anti-discrimination laws"...

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has encouraged firms to consider options such as reduced working hours for staff rather than cutting jobs as part of some employer redundancy advice.

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"CIPD offers employer redundancy advice"...