24 March 2011
Key update for employers The Government has recently announced its decision to abolish the default retirement age (DRA) of 65 by October 2011. Current position Although employees can, at present, request to work beyond the age of 65, employers are able to retire employees aged 65 and over as long.
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24 March 2011
Key update for employers The Bribery Act 2010 will come into force in 2011. The Act, which reforms existing bribery laws, will bring about significant changes in UK anti-corruption law and will put the liability for preventing bribery and corruption by individuals acting on behalf of an organisation firmly with.
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24 March 2011
We may only be two months into the New Year but there are a number of changes to employment legislation on the horizon. Here’s a look at what’s happening over the next few months. Default retirement age The Government has recently announced its decision to abolish the Default Retirement Age.
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24 March 2011
Key update for employers On 1 October 2010, certain provisions of the Equality Act 2010 will become law. The Act is the single biggest piece of discrimination legislation that has been created in this country. It harmonises and replaces previous legislation and ensures consistency in what you need to do.
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