According to the Family and Parenting Institute, London 2012 could be a “watershed moment” in the adoption of flexible working arrangements for the Games and could lead to a permanent change in working practices in the UK.
Manufacturers Urge Government To Dismiss “No-Fault Dismissal”
The EEF manufacturing organisation is calling on the Government to dismiss controversial plans suggested by Adrian Beecroft to allow employers to sack workers at will and to focus instead on other areas of employment reform.
Whistleblowers
David Lewis, an employment law expert at Middlesex University and Convenor of the International Whistleblowing Research Network, has written an open letter to Business Secretary Vince Cable accusing the government of bringing in an amendment to the law on whistleblowing “by the back door” and without sufficient consultation. Professor Lewis believes that this will deter employees from making important disclosures about illicit corporate activities.
Employers Put Off Hiring Because Of Legislation
A recent survey has found that employment regulation is one of the biggest deterrents for businesses looking to hire; as our latest blog post explains.
Cookies And Implied Consent
Following the introduction of the cookie law which came into force earlier this month; our blog looks at the guidance from the ICO, in regard to implied consent.