April news

In the news…

‘Bastard defence’ no longer available for employers

A report in the Financial Times explains that changes to sex discrimination laws will make it impossible for future claims to be defended by the employer claiming that they are equally unpleasant to all employees.
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Workplace deaths

Hard on the heels of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act (see HR News February and March) new figures from the Health and Safety Executive demonstrate the scale of the potential liabilities faced by employers.
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How not to succeed in business

43% of business leaders actively de-motivate their employees, according to a new survey, and another report claims that nearly 70% of staff would benefit from a ‘thank you’ for work well-done.
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Jobless falls, employment increases, vacancies rise and how not to get a job

Despite the impression of economic gloom conveyed through the media, the number of people in employment has reached a record 29.5 million. At the same time a survey by a national charity has highlighted how to perform at interview in order to make sure that the job offer goes to someone else.
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International businesses fight back against doctors

An Australian court has put a limit on the sports-mad stereotype of the nation in defiance of the medical profession and a Japanese business is standing up for the rights of the broken-hearted, despite a lack of medical evidence.
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Legal update

Variation to contracts of employment

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Discriminating against younger employees

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Confidentiality restrictions on ex-employees

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Latest white papers

Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations 2004

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