JPCHR

Updates to Flexible Working Legislation

With effect from 30 June 2014, the right to request flexible working was extended to all employees with 26 weeks’ qualifying service. Requests made prior to that date are subject to different rules.

Misleading Qualifications on CV’s

It was reported in the People Management Magazine that Older workers that lie about their degree qualification to get a new job or promotion are more likely to get away with it…

Zero Hour Contracts

According to the report in the People Management Magazine – Zero hours contracts are still divisive…

Changes to Transfer of Undertakings

On Thursday 31 October the department for Business Innovation and Skills published draft legislation to amend the TUPE (Transfer of an Undertaking) regulations…

Minimum Wage Increase

The government has approved a rise in the national minimum wage (NMW) to £6.50 per hour, as recommended by the independent Low Pay Commission (LPC).