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High Pay Centre Launched to Monitor Pay at the Top

Louise Donaldson — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:12:15 +0000

As the public debate over executive pay continues, the High Pay Centre, a new independent body, has been created to monitor pay at the top.

Pensions Auto-enrolment: Revised Timetable

Louise Donaldson — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:52:32 +0000

The Government has provided a revised timetable setting out when employers will have to comply with auto-enrolment and other pensions duties.

Binding Shareholder Vote and Bonus Claw-backs Amongst Vince Cable’s Plans for Curbing Executive Pay

Louise Donaldson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:30:42 +0000

Vince Cable has announced his plans for curbing boardroom pay in a speech to MPs, following a discussion paper on executive pay published in September last year.

Increase in Unpaid Parental Leave Delayed until 2013

Louise Donaldson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:00:39 +0000

The Government has confirmed that it will not be implementing its proposed increase to unpaid parental leave this March as expected.

Our Views on Using Anonymous CVs

Louise Donaldson — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:20:26 +0000

Piers Leigh-Pollitt comments on recruiting on the basis of anonymous CVs after more than 100 major employers sign up to Nick Clegg's Business Compact.

Increase in Unfair Dismissal Qualifying Period: Only New Joiners Affected

Louise Donaldson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:17:51 +0000

The Government has indicated that the increase in the unfair dismissal qualifying period will only affect those whose employment begins on or after 6 April this year.

Legislation to Curb Executive Pay on the Horizon

Louise Donaldson — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:55:15 +0000

David Cameron has confirmed that the Government will introduce legislation aimed at curbing excessive boardroom pay, after figures revealed that directors of FTSE 100 companies saw a 49% increase in total earnings in the past financial year, taking average pay to £2.7m.

February Breakfast Seminars

Ian White — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:08:24 +0000

Marks out of 10? A judge’s view of the forthcoming employment tribunal reforms

The February Breakfast Seminars will be held on:

Wed 8 February 2012 – London City
Wed 22 February 2012 – Canary Wharf

To boo

Our comment on Diane Abbott racism row

Ian White — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:09:09 +0000

Jennifer Nicol comments on the row over Diane Abbott's tweet

Government to Respond on Modern Workplaces Consultation “early this year”

Louise Donaldson — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:01:12 +0000

The Government has said that it will be issuing its response to the Modern Workplaces Consultation "early this year".

New Statutory Payment Rates Announced

Louise Donaldson — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:44:17 +0000

The Government has announced increased rates for statutory payments which will take effect from April 2012

A Numbers Game: The Great Immigration Squeeze Continues

Louise Donaldson — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:33:24 +0000

We highlight recent key developments which will have a real impact on the number of migrants able to enter and remain in the UK.

Interns: Best practice and legal risks

Ian White — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:33:39 +0000

What are the legal obligations that employers have towards interns?

Doyle Clayton raise money for the Lily Foundation

Ian White — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:22:32 +0000

Partners and staff at Doyle Clayton organised and took part in a number of activities during 2011 to raise money for the firm’s chosen charity, The Lily Foundation.

Activities included staff running the Reading Half Marathon, a Christmas raffle, vario

City HR Hub - 8 March 2012

Ian White — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:51:21 +0000

Claims, Claims and More Claims - Useful Strategies and Tactics to Avoid Them

New Compensation Limits Announced

Louise Donaldson — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:07:40 +0000

New compensation limits have been confirmed by the Government and will take effect in February 2012.

Government Consults on Level of Tribunal Fees

Louise Donaldson — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:00:29 +0000

The Government has issued its consultation on the level of fees proposed for employment tribunal claims.

Holidays For Sick Workers: Where Are We Now?

Louise Donaldson — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:28:43 +0000

There have been a number of recent cases dealing with the right for sick workers to carry over untaken holiday so where do they leave us?

Employment Law Reforms to Cut Red Tape

Louise Donaldson — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:20:16 +0000

The Chancellor announced a number of further employment law reforms in his Autumn Statement aimed at cutting red tape.

Tax Treatment of Legal Fees on Termination: HMRC Consultation

Louise Donaldson — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:25:04 +0000

HMRC is considering changing tax legislation to deal with concerns over the scope of the tax exemption available where an employer pays an employee’s legal fees on termination.