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After a period of uncertainty following the formation of the new Coalition Government, it has now been confirmed that the Equality Act will begin to be implemented in October 2010 as originally anticipated.
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Following the halting of further implementation of the Vetting and Barring scheme in England and Wales, the Scottish government has announced that the equivalent scheme in Scotland will be implemented from 30th November 2010.
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The recession seems to be having an impact on the number of claims received by Employment Tribunals
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The Vetting and Barring Scheme in England and Wales has been “halted” by the new coalition Government, the Home Secretary, Theresa May, announced on 14th June.
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The Government has given new terms of reference to the independent body that sets the National Minimum Wage, the Low Pay Commission.
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In changes agreed by the outgoing Labour Government, the new Government has confirmed that all apprentices will qualify for the NMW from 1st October.
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Following England’s less-than-sparkling performance in the World Cup – a consolation for fans being an even worse performance by France, which even saw a players’ strike – are there any lessons that employers could learn from the teams’ experience?
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The World Cup kicks off in less than a month and will run through until mid - July and with one home team through to the competition, there’s sure to be strong interest and high spirits – whether you’re on their side or not!
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With the election result now clear, and a new Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition Government installed, employers will be keen to know what the impact of the change of Government is likely to mean for them.
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