The Home Office announced this week that old and minor cautions and convictions will no longer have to be disclosed to prospective employers, following a Court of Appeal ruling earlier this year that blanket checks did not comply with human rights laws.
Compensation Payouts To Jobseekers Blocked By Lords
Peers sitting overnight last night (March 25th) in the House of Lords voted for emergency legislation blocking up to £130m in compensation payouts to jobseekers, which is now set to become law.
Legal Aid Changes Could Lead To Problems
As of the beginning of next month (April), the cut-off point to get legal aid will be a household income of £32,000 and those between £14,000 and £32,000 will have to undergo a detailed means test.
Rights For Shares Scheme Vetoed By Lords
Earlier this week the House of Lords rejected Government proposals for the so-called “rights for shares” scheme, under which employees would be able to sacrifice certain employment rights for shares in their company.
Government Triumphs In HS2 High Court Ruling
Last week a judge in the High Court ruled in favour of the Government’s proposed high-speed rail link project between London, Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds.