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In preparation for consultation on the implementation of a new European Directive on temporary agency work, the Department for Business Regulation and Regulatory Reform (BERR) published on 30 October the findings of a survey on agency working conducted by Employment Market Analysis and Research, part of BERR’s Employment Relations Directorate.

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Posted November 17th, 2008 | No Comments »

After six years of disagreement, the European Parliament has voted in Strasbourg to support, without amendment, the proposals for the Directive on Temporary Agency Work put forward by the European Commission.

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Posted November 3rd, 2008 | No Comments »

The UK’s Age Equality Regulations allow employers to dismiss employees on the grounds of retirement at age 65 and, if they have requested to continue working beyond 65, to refuse the request, after following specified procedures, without providing written reasons.  There is no provision for appealing to an employment tribunal against the employer’s decision to refuse a request not to retire.

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Posted October 6th, 2008 | No Comments »

Acas has published a new guide to help businesses avoid the risks of equal pay claims through the use of job evaluation.

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Posted September 14th, 2008 | No Comments »