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The Government has published a consultation paper, entitled Consultation on Modern Workplaces, which puts forward proposals for creating “a culture of flexible, family-friendly employment practices”...
Paternity leave – can the Government achieve family utopia?
HR Zone, an online resource for HR professionals in business, has published an article I've written on the impact of the additional paternity leave provisions, which came into force in April 2011, and...
Employment law: what’s changing in April 2011?
There are a number of important legislative changes and developments taking place in April 2011 and employers must ensure that they are aware of them (and take the necessary action.)
1. Extension of...
Government publishes guidance on pregnancy and work
The Government has published new guidance summarising the rights and mutual obligations of pregnant employees and their employers in relation to babies that are born on or after 3 April 2011. To view the...
Additional Paternity Leave Regulations will remain in force
The Government has announced that the Additional Paternity Leave Regulations 2010, introduced by the previous Labour administration, will remain in force as an interim measure for encouraging shared parenting...
What should employers expect in 2010?
The Equality Bill
The Equality Bill, which will harmonise and strengthen discrimination law, is expected to receive Royal Assent in April 2010, with the majority of its provisions coming into force...