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  • Creating a modern workplace

    Government proposes radical reforms for parental leave and flexible working.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Modern Workplaces

    In the past few days we have marked the first anniversary of the Coalition. In the year since its formation, our central task has been to overcome…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Radical reforms for parental leave and flexible working proposed

    Current regulations are too rigid, reflect outdated notions of parenting and family responsibilities and restrict employers. Ministers want …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Next steps in employment law review

    Government announces new areas that it will consider reforming as part of its review of employment red tape.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Next steps in review of employment law

    The ongoing review is an important part of the Government’s plans to deliver growth by breaking down barriers, boosting opportunities and creating…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Employer's guidance for new agency laws

    Government publishes guidance to help employers prepare for the introduction of new rights for agency workers later this year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Agency Workers Regulations guidance published

    The guidance, which has been produced in partnership with a wide range of businesses, trade unions and recruitment agency representatives, will…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government approves new £6.08 minimum wage rate

    The following rates will come into effect on 1 October 2011: The adult rate will increase by 15p to £6.08 an hour; The rate for 18-20 …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Re-appointment of Jennifer Eady and Nicola Templeman as Council Members to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas)

    Both appointments are for a further three year term commencing from 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2014 and are made in accordance with the Office…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Task Force for employee engagement

    Independent Task Force launched to improve levels of employee engagement.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Task force to improve levels of employee engagement

    Members of the Government sponsored, industry led Task Force - including the chair, David MacLeod, deputy chair, Nita Clarke and other leading…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Closure of the worker registration scheme

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 10 March 2011 by Damian Green and in the House of Lords by Baroness …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sickness absence system to be reviewed

    Independent review will look at changing the current sickness absence system and reducing the £100 billion ill health costs the economy each year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Time to Train will strike right balance for business

    The right for employees to request time for training to improve their skills has been available to employees of large organisations with 250…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Employment agency crackdown in Devon

    Investigators from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills’ Employment Agency Standards inspectorate (EAS) and Her Majesty’s Revenue…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Workplace dispute reforms proposed by Government

    The Government has announced the next steps in its comprehensive review of employment laws.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Workplace dispute reforms proposed by Government

    New plans to improve the way in which workplace disputes are resolved have been published alongside an “Employer’s Charter” - the measures are…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government sets out employment law reforms

    The Government has announced new plans to improve the way in which workplace disputes are resolved alongside an "Employer's Charter" designed to give businesses more confidence to take on workers and support gr…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Employers value part-time study

    Around a third of employers said that their views of part time study have improved based on the experience of their employees. The Futuretrack…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Flexible parental leave

    The Government has today announced more detail on its plans for a new system of flexible parental leave to help parents balance their work and family commitments.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government