The Ministry of Justice has now published the results of its consultation on the introduction of charging fees for employment tribunals, which are intended to be implemented next summer.
Furore Over Prisoners Taking Jobs
A Guardian journalist has recently exposed a company in South Wales using day release prisoners in its call centre and paying them the equivalent of 40p per hour.
Blacklisting Inquiry Should Be Reopened Says Liberty
Campaigning body Liberty has called for an inquiry into employers who used a blacklisting service to screen out ‘trouble-makers’ to be reopened and has threatened legal action against the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if it fails to do so.
RIDDOR Consultation Launched
Last week the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched a consultation on proposals to simplify and clarify the reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences, in response to the Government-requested Löfstedt report.
Discrimination Cases Highest To Date
The cost of paying compensation to staff who successfully took their employers to court on the grounds of discrimination reached a record high in 2011 of just under £9m, according to a report by the Equal Opportunities Review.