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  • More protection for whistleblowers announced

    The government today announced that the protections available to whistleblowers are to be strengthened further.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Time called on fraudsters who masterminded fake job con

    Two men who pocketed thousands of pounds duping job seekers have today been banned from running an employment agency for 7 years.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Shared Parental Leave

    Shared Parental Leave reforms will give parents greater flexibility about how they ‘mix and match’ care of their child.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Workplace commitment and happiness increase despite recession – new survey shows

    Business study finds that employee satisfaction and commitment to their place of work has significantly increased.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Next steps to help resolve workplace disputes

    Employment Relations Minister Jo Swinson announces plans to reduce the number of workplace disputes that end up at Employment Tribunal.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press Release: Boost for business as government sets out plans to update employment legislation

    Changes to collective redundancies rules to help employees and businesses were announced by Employment Relations Minister, Jo Swinson, today…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reform of flexible parental leave

    Parents will be able to share parental leave and revolutionise their lives at work and home.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Acas appoints new Chief Executive

    Vince Cable said: “Strengthening the relationship between the employer and the employee is a key element in this Government’s approach to…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mums and dads will share parental leave

    Under the new system of flexible parental leave, parents will be able to choose how they share care of their child in the first year after birth…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Flexible parental leave to revolutionise parents’ lives at work and home

    Radical reforms will allow both parents to share up to a year's leave to look after their new-born children, Nick Clegg announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Regional Growth Fund projects selected

    Government’s flagship scheme to spend over £1 billion to boost economic growth across England.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Employee owner plans to boost growth

    Government introducing new laws, including an optional ‘employee-owner’ status for companies to offer their workers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • National Minimum Wage to rise from 1 October 2012

    From October 2012: The adult rate will increase by 11 pence to £6.19 an hour The rate for 18-20 year olds will remain…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New proposals to streamline employment law

    Vince Cable announces measures to give firms more flexibility and confidence in managing their workforce and to reduce employment law red tape.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New proposals to streamline employment law will boost business

    Today’s package comes in response to calls from business to simplify and speed up the process of ending the employment relationship when it …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lamb names employer for flouting the National Minimum Wage

    Leicester based hair and beauty salon owner, Mrs Rita Patel trading as Treena Professional Hair & Beauty, neglected to pay £3,361.22 in arrears…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Employment tribunal fees set to encourage mediation and arbitration

    Employment tribunal fees will be tailored to encourage businesses and workers to mediate or settle a dispute rather than go to a hearing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fundamental review of employment tribunal rules: letter from Mr Justice Underhill to Norman Lamb

    Letter, dated 29 June 2012, from Mr Justice Underhill to Norman Lamb, Minister for Employment Relations. Sets out recommendations from the review…

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  • Employment tribunals rules review published

    Mr Justice Underhill made a number of recommendations that aim to streamline the process, improve understanding and cut costs, these include…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Norman Lamb sets out plans to develop a mutual Post Office

    Mutual businesses can deliver greater staff engagement, lower staff turnover and higher customer satisfaction. Evidence shows they are less …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government