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18 January, 2013

Government proposes package of measures aimed at ‘reducing number of workplace disputes’

Proposals include 12 month pay cap on compensation for unfair dismissal and creating code and simple guidance for settlement agreements.

17 January, 2013

Government publishes response to ‘Health at work – an independent review of sickness absence’

Government accepts many of the recommendations made and announces measures to support people with health conditions both stay in and return to work.

17 January, 2013

Joint initiative helps those made redundant as a consequence of insolvency

R3, Jobcentre Plus and the Insolvency Service release report which shows that over 100,000 people have been helped by a public sector and private partnership designed to provide ‘early warning’ of pending redundancies.

17 January, 2013

Government announces £350m for new round of Regional Growth Fund

Deputy Prime Minister calls on businesses across the country to bid for a share of the funding to create new jobs and attract private investment.

17 January, 2013

16 January, 2013

15 January, 2013

14 January, 2013

10 January, 2013

Department for Education launches new Traineeships programme

New programme would provide training to young people aged 16 to 24 to give them the confidence, skills and experience to compete in the labour market with more experienced adults.

8 January, 2013

Coalition’s Mid-Term Review

Government publishes Mid-Term Review with measures including supporting the Dilnot Commission's principles and continued support for the National Minimum Wage.

8 January, 2013

Employment Law Update

Issue 139 of Garden Court Chambers' Employment Law Bulletin is now available.

2 January, 2013

Graduate apprenticeships for the professions introduced

Department for Business Innovation and Skills announces that graduate and post-graduate level apprenticeships will soon be available in subjects including law, accountancy and advanced engineering.

2 January, 2013

24 December, 2012

21 December, 2012

20 December, 2012

Royds LLP v Pine

[2012] EWCA Civ 1734

19 December, 2012

19 December, 2012

New regulations in relation to Apprenticeships in England and Wales

New regulations enable persons working under apprenticeship agreements to be entitled to the same national minimum wage rate as those employed under contracts of apprenticeship.

18 December, 2012

Collective redundancy talks period to be cut from 90 to 45 days

Employment Relations Minister, Jo Swinson announces plans to update employment legislation from 6 April 2013.