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Monday, February 06, 2012
Cuts to police injury pensions past 65 'unlawful,' rules judge
Police forces could be liable for a huge pensions bill after a retired officer won a landmark legal case over his injury pension was cut.
Monday, February 06, 2012
Employers unveil apprentice plans
A host of major employers have announced they are creating new apprenticeship places to coincide with Apprenticeship Week, which kicks off nationwide today.
Monday, February 06, 2012
Employer contact with schools crucial for employment, finds research
Work experience and employer contact with school children has a major impact on reducing youth unemployment, according to research from the Education and Employers Taskforce.
Monday, February 06, 2012
Transport secretary to vote against Network Rail bonuses
Transport secretary Justine Greening will vote against the bonuses of Network Rail executives at the organisation's AGM on Friday, she has confirmed.
Friday, February 03, 2012
News Focus: LinkedIn
HR debate rages over a case for constructive dismissal arising from a breach of social media policy
Friday, February 03, 2012
Fewer job seekers to be forced to admit spent convictions
The timescale during which job applicants must tell employers about past criminal convictions is to be reduced under new legislative reforms, the government has announced.
Friday, February 03, 2012
New employment minister announced after cabinet reshuffle
Liberal Democrat MP Norman Lamb will replace Ed Davey as employment relations minister following a cabinet reshuffle prompted by the resignation of environment secretary Chris Huhne.
Friday, February 03, 2012
CIPD launches apprenticeship guidance
The CIPD has launched an apprenticeship guide for employers to help address perceptions among many businesses that such schemes are not right for them.
Friday, February 03, 2012
Network Rail bonuses 'unacceptable', says transport secretary
Bonuses of up to GBP340,000 for executives at Network Rail have been criticised by the government, although ministers are unable to curb the incentive payments.
Friday, February 03, 2012
Focus on employee engagement 'could reduce tribunal claims'
Fostering high levels of employee engagement is just as key as legislative changes in reducing the number of employment tribunals, CIPD vice-president Nita Clarke has told PM.