Why employees should be encouraged to talk about mental health issues. The number of employees speaking up about mental health problems is rising according to research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). More than two fifths of employers say they have seen an increase in staff reporting conditions such as depression and …
What impact will the Government’s planned EU Referendum have on UK Employment Law?
It has been reported in the Telegraph today that David Cameron will demand that Britain be allowed to ignore most of the employment rules imposed on the UK by Brussels as part of his renegotiation with the European Union ahead of Britain’s in-out EU membership referendum. It is thought that he will seek an exemption …
The Government Takes Steps to Close the Gender Pay Gap
Consultation began on 14th July 2015 on proposals for legislation to be enacted in the first half of 2016 requiring Companies with more than 250 employees to carry out a review of gender pay differences and publish the results. The overall UK gender pay gap of 19.1% shows that a woman, on average, earns around …
Five Things to Look Out for in Contracts of Employment
Starting a new job should be an exciting time, but before you rush to sign your new Employment Contract look out for a few common pitfalls which could cause you trouble further down the line:
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