Changes to Whistleblowing Laws Overview Whistleblowing is when a worker reports suspected wrongdoing at work. If workers make a disclosure to their employers or a relevant organisation they are protected under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998. This is commonly known as 'blowing the whistle'. The law that protects whistle-blowers is for the public [...]

Employment Law Update Among the most notable of changes during the summer included the following (please also refer to our July newsletter regarding New Employment Tribunal Rules 2013): New Tribunal Rules The Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure were revised to simplify and streamline the process for dealing with employment tribunal claims. Changes were effective [...]

PEOPLE BUSINESS NEWSLETTER New Employment Tribunal Rules 2013 New Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure will come into force for claims received from the Tribunal on or after 29th July 2013, following a review carried out last year. These reforms are regarded as the biggest to Employment Law Tribunals for over 25 years. The aim [...]

  PEOPLE BUSINESS NEWSLETTER   Employment Law Changes in 2013  2013 will see a number of changes to employment law. A summary of the changes that have recently taken place and due to take place next month are detailed below. Should you wish to call and speak with one of our consultants about any [...]

Challenges facing working parents and how employers can help From January 2013 cuts in child benefit came into effect with higher rate earners losing the weekly hand out from the state. Those who lose the benefit are only those employees in the 40% tax bracket and above but aside from the argument of whether [...]