A report published last week by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) called on the Government to take action on workplace inequality and to introduce regulations under Section 78 of the Equality Act 2010 requiring large private-sector employers to carry out equal pay audits.
Supreme Court Ruling Could Have Huge Impact On Military Operations
The ruling by the Supreme Court on Wednesday (June 19) that soldiers have a right to life even in war zones will potentially have a huge impact on current and future military operations.
Proposed Legislation Could See Bankers Jailed
The Government is being urged to legislate to ensure that “reckless” bankers are jailed and bonuses are clawed back, following the publication yesterday (June 19) of a long-awaited report on the banking industry commissioned by Chancellor George Osborne.
HSE Launches its Latest Consultation
Earlier this week the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety, released a consultative document seeking the views on its proposals to remove 12 legislative measures, including two Acts and ten Regulations, which it believes are either redundant or have been overtaken by more up-to-date legislation.
Changes In Employment Law This Month
Several changes in employment law come into effect later this month (June), including those relating to whistle-blowing, tribunals and time off for young people under the age of 17.