According to a YouGov survey commissioned by a recruitment company, many employers feel burdened by red tape and struggle to keep abreast of new regulations, which must be a blow to the Government as it tries to maintain its red tape challenge.
Data Protection an Issue in Schools
A recent survey by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has revealed that whilst schools are aware of data protection obligations, very few are acting on them, with as many as one in five schools admitting to having insecure email systems.
Government To Make It Easier For Employer To Hire And Fire
Business Secretary Vince Cable has put forward proposals for consultation that would make it easier for employers to fire workers, such a capping how much employees can claim for unfair dismissal at employment tribunals and bringing in settlement agreements, whereby staff and bosses can agree on staff leaving without being able to go to a tribunal but in return for a cash payout.
GCHQ Settles Racism Case Out Of Court
A racism case brought against the Government’s listening base GCHQ by Alfred Bacchus, an Asian former employee, was settled out of court earlier this week.
Families Of Hillsborough Disaster May Pursue Legal Action
Following the publication yesterday (September 12th 2012) of the report by the Hillsborough Independent Panel, which found that a police cover-up took place, members of the Hillsborough Family Support Group (HFSG) may pursue legal action against South Yorkshire Police, Sheffield Wednesday FC and the city’s council for corporate manslaughter.