The Labour party manifesto includes a promise that the remit of the Low Pay Commission (LPC) will include a goal of “the national minimum wage rising at least in line with average earnings” in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Continue Reading
What would you do if an employee complains about the heat at work and threatens to go home? Continue Reading
From 1 April 2009 all employees are entitled to 28 days (5.6 weeks or pro rata) holidays per year. Bank holidays can be counted towards this entitlement so any employers who currently allow employees paid time off on bank holidays in addition to a minimum of 20 days annual leave will already comply with the new rules. Continue Reading
