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Legal- Lawmakers criticise HSMP alterations
Changes made by the government to the Highly Skilled Migrants Programme (HSMP) have been heavily criticised in a new report by the Lords and Commons joint committee on human rights... Read More...
- Small firms 'need advice on employment law'
Small businesses in Britain should seek advice when it comes to understanding and implementing employment law, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Getti... Read More...
- Pregnant lawyer wins sex discrimination claim
A lawyer who claims that her employers forced her out of work on the grounds of her pregnancy has won a claim for sexual discrimination. The employment tribunal in Exeter ... Read More...
- European gender pay gap remains
There has been little change to the gender pay gap in Europe over the past ten years, according to new figures released by the European Union. Women across Europe earn an ... Read More...
- Scepticism from firms over Temporary Agency W
Proposals included in the Temporary Agency Workers Bill have been questioned by businesses in Britain, many of whom feel that they would place extra pressure on companies.
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- Straw faces legal aid challenge
New lord chancellor Jack Straw is facing a significant legal challenge to controversial plans to overhaul the current British legal aid system. The Commission for Racial E... Read More...
- Age discrimination test case to be heard
One of the most high-profile cases to be heard to date over the new UK age discrimination laws is due to be heard in London this week. Peter Bloxham, 54, a former insolven... Read More...
- House of Lords opposes EU labour laws
A House of Lords committee has declared that the UK should not sign up to extended European Union labour laws because it would place a further regulatory burden on employers. <... Read More...
- Government seeks responses to Single Equality
Ministers are calling for responses to a new consultation on plans to establish a Single Equality Act simplifying current discrimination legislation. The government has pu... Read More...
- Call for rapid action on gender pay gap
Ministers are being urged to follow the example set by this year's Wimbledon tournament and end the gender pay gap in Britain for good. The Fawcett Society has pointed to ... Read More...
- Consultation on Equality Bill proposals launc
The government has published a new consultation document that outlines proposals for a single Equality Bill in a bid to simplify and improve existing legislation. Intended... Read More...
- Government shakes up tribunal system
The UK government has announced plans to introduce sweeping changes to the current Tribunals Service (TS) aimed at making tribunals more "efficient, independent and user-focus... Read More...
- Minister under fire over highly skilled migra
Campaigners have hit out at UK immigration minister Liam Byrne over his perceived inaction over pledges to consider reversing changes to the highly skilled migrant programme (HSMP)... Read More...
- Minister hits out at 'pigeonholing' female la
Women and ethnic minority lawyers are being "pigeonholed" by law firms and the practice must stop, according to Britain's justice minister. Speaking at the Lawye... Read More...
- Gay workers face 'pink plateau'
A leading gay rights activist has claimed that gay workers in Britain are facing a "pink plateau" that prevents them from reaching the highest echelons of business. <... Read More...
- Half of gay UK workers 'fear coming out'
Up to half of all gay and lesbian workers in Britain are afraid to come out in their job, a new study indicates. The survey by Out Now Consulting reveals that many gay emp... Read More...
- Livingstone speaks in support of skilled migr
London Mayor Ken Livingstone has voiced his support for people in the UK as part of the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP). Mr Livingstone called on the government to... Read More...
- Spanish pension case could change workplace l
A Spanish legal challenge currently being heard by the European Court of Justice could change the way that occupational pension schemes operate. Under current rules, schem... Read More...
- Better appointment of women to senior posts n
Too few women are being appointed to senior-level positions by companies in Britain, according to a new report. A study by researchers from Exeter University discovered th... Read More...
- UK's oldest employee supports Lib Dems leader
Britain's oldest worker has voiced his support for Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell, insisting that his age should not be a factor in his ability to lead the party.
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- New age guide produced for employers
A new guide has been launched to help employers in the UK to better understand employment discrimination laws. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) ... Read More...
- Office party ageism warning
It has been claimed that the office Christmas party could bring trouble for companies following the implementation of new laws on age discrimination. Law firm SAS Daniels ... Read More...
- Lawyer protests over veil
A lawyer has refused to appear in court after the judge insisted she remove her veil. Shabnam Mughal was appearing at an immigration tribunal representing a Sikh client wh... Read More...
- Women still 'a long way' off equality
Cherie Booth has claimed that there is still "a long way to go" to remove the barriers faced by women in the workplace. The prime minister's wife, who is also a ... Read More...
- Sex discrimination claim by former fling reje
A former personal assistant that accused the solicitor for whom she worked of sex discrimination has had her claim rejected following an appeal. The solicitor from an unna... Read More...
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