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23rd January 2012
Former Woolworths staff to be paid millions in compensation after employment tribunal victory
More than 24,000 former employees of the defunct high street retailer Woolworths have been awarded up to £67.8 million in compensation, ending a three year battle following its closure.
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18th January 2012
Seldon (Appellant) v Clarkson Wright and Jakes (A Partnership) (Respondent)
The case of Seldon (Appellant) v Clarkson Wright and Jakes (A Partnership) (Respondent), which involves the compulsory retirement of a legal partner is being screened live at the Supreme Court this week:
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18th January 2012
Workplace pensions gender ruling exemption confirmed
The insurance services sector use of gender bias will be invalid with effect from 21 December 2012.
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17th January 2012
Driving for Work and Managing Speed – 8th PRAISE report
A new report titled: Driving for Work Managing Speed is published as part of the ETSC PRAISE project, Preventing Road Accidents and Injuries for the Safety of Employees.
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16th January 2012
Redundancy Advice Service committed to providing support
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has reiterated his Department’s commitment to assist businesses and individuals affected by redundancy.
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13th January 2012
FR- More than 10% of professional drivers injured at work each year
The French Transport Ministry published the findings of a survey on professional drivers’ working conditions over the period 2006-2008 in February based on data collected through face to face and telephone interviews.
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10th January 2012
NI firm fined £12,500 after teen needed finger amputation
Capitol Reinforcements (Ireland) Ltd, the metal works company which admitted liability when a teenage apprentice lost part of his finger in an industrial accident, has been fined £12,500.
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9th January 2012
£9,600 fine for ex-PSNI Officer over database access
A former PSNI officer who used the police database to access information, including records of a girlfriend, has been fined £9,600.
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9th January 2012
Have you got the ‘A’ Factor? – Search for 2012 Apprentice of the Year launched
The Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, today launched the 2012 Apprentice of the Year awards. The competition, now in its eleventh year aims to recognise the talent, excellence and determination of local apprentices. It has become the highlight of the year for many of those involved in apprenticeship training in Northern Ireland.
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3rd January 2012
One complaint form in Republic
On 1st of July 2011, Richard Bruton, Irish Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, announced a major reform of the State's employment rights/workplace relations institutions.
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