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The proposed extension of the right to request flexible working to parents of school-aged children pencilled in for April 2009 looks set to be deferred following comments by Peter Mandelson, the new government minister in charge of employment policy.
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Due to the outcome of a recent Tribunal, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has not only clarified but also extended the scope of employees’ right to unpaid Time off for Dependants.
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The economic turmoil sweeping across the world is sure to have an impact on most businesses in both positive and negative ways.
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In November new proposals are expected to reduce the number of jobs open to non-EU migrants by 30%.
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From the 5th of October changes in Maternity rights mean that parents will have the right to full contractual benefits (other than pay) during the whole of their maternity or adoption leave, and not just for the first six months as at present.
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Following a recent case in the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) there is confusion over whether the National Minimum Wage (NMW) law applies to staff employed on “sleepover” duties.
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New Minimum Wage rates come into effect from the 1st of October.
Failure to pay the correct Minimum Wage rate could leave your business at risk of legal action. Preparing now will ensure that you stay on the right side of the law.
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