The Government is currently studying plans to slash compensation for people injured by criminals, as ministers want to cut £50m from the £200m awarded annually by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS).
Bribery Act Doing Its Job?
Just over a year after the introduction of the Bribery Act 2010, a study has found that 40 per cent of executives and managers across the business spectrum agreed that present conditions would encourage companies to cut orders in complying with the Act.
New HSE Fees Scheme
As of Monday this week (October 1st 2012), a new system came into effect from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), called the Fee for Intervention cost recovery scheme (FFI).
Are Agency Workers Regulations To Blame For Decrease In Temps?
According to research by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) are not to blame for the reduction in the use of temporary staff since the AWR came into force this time last year.
New Minimum Wage Law Comes Into Effect
As of today, there has been a rise in the minimum wage, leading to a bigger pay packet for some workers but, according to union leaders, the low-paid will actually be worse off.