Anti-discrimination legislation 'attacked' by Cardinal 27/02/2009
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor suggests that workplace legislation on discrimination has gone too far.
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New measures make it 'harder' for migrant workers 26/02/2009
It has been reported that migrant workers will find it more difficult to enter the UK under new measures to be introduced in April.
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Employees 'keep stress a secret' 26/02/2009
A new survey has found that less than one in three employees would talk to their boss about stress.
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Mandelson 'postpones' maternity leave plans 25/02/2009
Business secretary Lord Mandelson has reportedly shelved plans to extend new mothers' paid maternity leave, according to reports.
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Health and safety legislation combats 'basic human needs' 23/02/2009
An expert in health and safety has claimed that corporate manslaughter laws satisfy a basic requirement after bereavement.
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Guidance released on lawful redundancy strategies 20/02/2009
Acas and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) have jointly launched guidance for employers on how to cope with the recession.
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Religious discrimination prevention guidelines issued 18/02/2009
Organisations are being urged to ensure they know the laws on religious discrimination following an increase in the number of cases going to court.
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Total 'broke no laws at Lindsey' 17/02/2009
A report has found that French oil company Total did not break the law by employing foreign workers at the Lindsey refinery.
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Stress should be treated as a "workplace hazard" 17/02/2009
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), more than a third of all new incidents of ill health can be attributed to work-related stress.
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TV show 'forces review of child employment laws' 16/02/2009
A review of child employment laws has reportedly been ordered following the broadcasting of Channel 4 series Boys and Girls Alone.
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