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20 Nov 2009
Bribery bill should lead to better practice
Businesses may be encouraged to improve their working practices by the new bribery bill, according to one corruption expert.
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19 Nov 2009
Hirers warned about applicant CV lies
Job applicants are continuing to embellish their CVs in order to obtain employment roles, according to Hirescores.com.
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17 Nov 2009
HSE warns employers over compulsory insurance
The Health and Safety Executive has reminded employers of the need to buy compulsory insurance cover.
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12 Nov 2009
Prudential says more workers to continue beyond 65
More people are set to work beyond the retirement age in the next ten years, it has been claimed.
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12 Nov 2009
Most firms neglecting equal pay considerations
The majority of businesses are failing to take action to reduce the gender pay gap, it has been reported.
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11 Nov 2009
Worker sues firm for constructive dismissal
A financier is suing a previous employer for £4 million after claiming constructive dismissal.
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26 Oct 2009
Employer warning over Christmas party responsibilities
Company bosses should ensure they take all the necessary precautions ahead of the Christmas party, it has been suggested.
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20 Oct 2009
Agency Workers Directive delay is good for business
Business leaders have expressed relief at the decision to delay the introduction of the Agency Workers Directive.
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19 Oct 2009
Online pricing and marketing practices face investigation
The Office of Fair Trading has announced plans to investigate online marketing and pricing practices.
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16 Sep 2009
Businesses urged to ensure workplace fairness and equality
The majority of trade unions have been asked for guidance on workplace fairness over the last year, a finding which may come as a compliance warning for businesses.
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16 Sep 2009
Directors urged to recognise fiduciary duties
Business executives have been warned of the risks of them being sued in the event of company insolvencies.
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26 Aug 2009
Law firm calls for Working Time Directive compliance
Workers should opt out of the maximum working week if they wish to use mobile technology to work from home, it has been claimed.
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21 Aug 2009
Employers must attempt to recognise worker stress
Identifying employee stress is a crucial role for employers at present, it has been claimed.
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10 Aug 2009
Customer Focus calls for payment and order compliance
Business executives should be prosecuted if their firms fail to meet order obligations when money has been received, it has been reported.
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30 Jul 2009
Calls for further action on gender pay gap
The gender pay gap continues to exist and progress on narrowing it has ceased, it has been reported.
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29 Jul 2009
Firms warned of need to protect temp rights
Companies hiring temporary workers should remember that they too have employment rights, according to the Public and Commercial Services Union.
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14 Jul 2009
Litigation avoidance important for businesses
Companies have been instructed to ensure they have robust systems in place to protect against the risk of costly litigation.
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08 Jul 2009
Law Society worried about contingency fee agreements proposals
Concerns have been raised over government plans to regulate damages-based contingency fee agreements.
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03 Jul 2009
Study says SAM compliance becoming too onerous
Many firms are concentrating on reducing internal IT costs rather than spending on meeting Software Asset Management standards, it has been claimed.
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02 Jul 2009
Two-thirds of males working extra overtime
More than two-thirds of male employees are working overtime in a bid to safeguard their jobs and help the UK economy recover, it has been reported.
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