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Business Development: Playing The Right Card
Leor Franks
25 May 2011
Riding two horses at one and the same time - the government's employment agenda rolls on
On the one hand the Government says it is looking to cut down on “red tape” for employers so as to encourage them to recruit. On the other, they say they are looking to drive “cultural change” by increasing the ability of employees to seek flexibility and/or alternative leave entitlements at work.
12 May 2011
Right to request flexible working: new changes
From April 2011, the right to request flexible working will be extended to parents of children under 18, which may benefit nearly 300,000 parents
12 May 2011
Sexual Orientation Claims on the rise
The latest Employment Tribunal statistics show a rise of almost 20% in sexual discrimination claims. This article summarises illustrative cases and provides guidances on how to minimise the risk of a claim
12 May 2011
"Positive Action" - will it make any difference?
Since April 2011, employers have been allowed to use what the government calls "positive action" to help get candidates from under-represented backgrounds into the workplace
12 May 2011
Is the Bribery Act finally fit for purpose?
In March 2011, the Ministry of justice published its long-awaited guidance on the Bribery Act 2010, dealing with procedures an employer can put in place to prevent bribery