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…
Read moreData 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.
Read moreGovernment 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…
Read moreGCHQ 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.
Read moreFamilies 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…
Read moreA Very British IP Dispute Settled
In a very topical ruling, given that Andy Murray has just become the first Briton to win a tennis singles Grand Slam since the eponymous player in 1936, sports label Fred Perry and Topshop owner Arcadia Group Brands Limited have…
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