The demand for temporary workers in the economy is on the rise, it has been claimed, something that may lead to more people needing to be aware of their legal rights in such roles.

The number of people going to Citizens Advice in England and Wales with redundancy problems has soared, it has been revealed.

A common cause of employment law cases like unfair dismissal is poor communication between the employer and employees, it has been stated.

More people are making legal claims against employers as the recession continues, but former employees should not consider winning such cases a simple matter, it has been stated.

Employers have a legal obligation to ensure the wellbeing of their staff, an expert has stated.

British workers could be facing redundancy as General Motors prepares to declare itself bankrupt.

The spate of redundancies in the recession is to continue as consultancy firm White Young Green has announced that 324 jobs are to go.

NHS whistleblowers can turn to the law for help, one expert has suggested.

The minimum wage will increase by 7p an hour for all workers aged 22 or over in the final quarter of 2009.

A restaurant in Westminster has been ordered to pay staff £125,000 in owed wages after losing a case in the court of appeal over the use of tips and gratuities to subsidise the minimum wage.