May Appoints Blair Employment Law Advisor
In a move that is sure to be interesting for contractors around the UK, Theresa May has appointed Tony Blair's old employment law advisor.
Lying on your CV could backfire spectacularly
Why do people lie on their CVs? Is it to embellish their skills, educational qualifications or work experience, or do they have another motive?
Employment is up but small businesses still need more support
The latest employment statistics, released by the ONS last week, showed a 0.1% decrease in the unemployment rate.
Did umbrella company contractors go to work last Monday?
If you decided to throw a sickie last Monday, you were probably not alone.
Changes to employment law could lead to hire and fire culture
There are concerns that small businesses will adopt a ‘hire and fire’ culture if proposed reforms to employment laws go ahead.
Employers should not be fined for breaching employment law!
The Association of Recruitment Consultancies recently held a think-tank meeting to give input into the coalition’s employment tribunal reform consultation.
Clegg gets tied in knots over excessive regulatory detail
The IoD is calling on the coalition to reduce the excessive burden of red tape that is bogging down UK enterprises and umbrella companies.
