Current Issues

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Fines for employers failing to pay the minimum wage
[January 9, 2007] The Government has announced that employers who fail to pay employees the minimum wage will face prosectution and a fine of up to £5,000. The fine is on top of the wage arrears that must be paid to the employees concerned.

UK businesses spend £277,000 in time and fees on a typical employment dispute
[December 11, 2006] A leading Bank, Law Firm and Dispute Resolution Centre claim that mediation could save thousands in employment disputes for UK businesses.

ACAS answers employers' common Christmas party queries
[November 30, 2006] Many organisations find themselves with problems on their hands over the Christmas period, particularly the fall-out from the office party. And the answers are not always as simple as you may think.

Small firms urged to prepare for new employee carer rights
[November 22, 2006] Business owners are being urged to prepare for new legal rights which will give employees the right to request flexible working if they care for a sick or disabled relative.

Companies Act 2006 spells major changes for business owners
[November 13, 2006] A leading law firm is urging business owners to pay close attention to the final text of the Companies Act, which has just received Royal Assent and which constitutes the biggest shake-up of business law in over 20 years

Domestic Issues More Stressful than Work for Almost Seven in Ten
[November 2, 2006] Everyday domestic life is more stressful than work pressures for 68% of the nation’s workers, according to new research. Includes stress management tips for employers.

Law firm warns employers of £600m cost of new age laws
[October 17, 2006] A leading law firm is urging employers to protect themselves from the estimated £600m additional cost to business of new age discrimination legislation.

One in five CVs include significant lies
[October 13, 2006] 20% of CVs submitted for job applications include significant lies, such as omitting County Court Judgements, not declaring directorships and disclosing inaccurate academic qualifications, a new survey shows.

New paternity rights could leave dads holding the baby
[October 11, 2006] New rules which give men the right to six months’ paternity leave, some of it paid, could lead to a role reversal in many households, says a law firm.

Ageing Job Applicants cannot be asked for qualifications
[October 4, 2006] The introduction of the Age Discrimination Act will force employers to rethink their job requirements if these include a university degree or ‘A’ levels.

New employment legislation comes into force from October 1
[September 25, 2006] Employers are being warned that they have only a matter of days to organise themselves for fundamental changes to the law due to come into force October 1. A summary of key changes.

'Train to Gain' roll-out to boost UK business skills
[September 20, 2006] ‘Train to Gain’, a new Government-funded scheme that aims to help businesses get the training they need to succeed, will be rolled-out across the country this month.

Employees in small businesses less likely to get injured at work
[September 6, 2006] New research into accidents and injuries in the work place reveals that people working in small businesses are less likely to suffer an injury at work.

British businesses support influx of immigrants
[August 29, 2006] British businesses employing immigrant workers benefit from an improved company culture and the strong work ethos that many East Europeans bring.

New scheme offers businesses help and advice on hazardous waste
[August 29, 2006] Small businesses are being invited to take part in a new EU-funded project, established to help companies reduce the amount of hazardous waste they produce - and save money.

New fire laws come into force in October 2006
[August 16, 2006] The new Regulatory Reform Order aims to consolidate many pieces of existing fire legislation and failure to comply may result in fines or even imprisonment for owners and managers of UK businesses.

Age Discrimination - are you prepared?
[August 14, 2006] Small businesses risk facing legal action if they do not update their working practices to reflect the changes being brought in under new age discrimination legislation. Includes Top Tips to help you avoid workplace age discrimination.

Two months to go before new age discrimination laws take effect
[August 7, 2006] Employers have exactly two months to review their employment contracts, policies and procedures before the introduction of age discrimination laws, warns a legal firm.

Nearly a quarter of UK workers not taking a summer holiday
[August 3, 2006] The sun may be shining, but for nearly a quarter of UK workers, there’s no holiday in sight – and for once it’s not being blamed on bosses, but being put down to the individuals

Company directors risking personal bankruptcy over company law
[August 2, 2006] New research reveals that more than half of company directors could become personally liable for their company's debts and risk personal bankruptcy in the event of insolvency - due to ignorance of basic company law.

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