http://www.zibb.com/hr/interstitial/newsblogs/HR_Employment+Law Zibb. The Global business search engine. en-US search@zibb.com (RB Search)Copyright (c) 2007 Reed Business Information. All rights reserved.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:24:13 GMTMon, 23 Nov 2009 19:24:13 GMT608831http://www.zibb.com/hr/interstitial/newsblogs/HR_Employment+Law http://www.zibb.com/images/en/g_zibb_logo_beta.gif http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3242754.htmPR: HR Allen Consulting Services has expanded their services by providing a full list of Compliant HR products, software and posters that cover various industries and all states. Citrus Heights, CA (PRWEB) November 23, 2009 -- HR Allen Consulting Services announced thttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3242754.htmHR/Employment LawMon, 23 Nov 2009 19:24:13 GMThttp://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-report--federal-government-would-improve-recruitment-and-retention-by-offering-parental-leave-benefits-common-in-fortune-100-71722472.htmlNew Report: Federal Government Would Improve Recruitment and Retention by Offering Parental Leave Benefits Common in Fortune 100.http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-report--federal-government-would-improve-recruitment-and-retention-by-offering-parental-leave-benefits-common-in-fortune-100-71722472.htmlHR/Employment LawMon, 23 Nov 2009 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.rec.uk.com/press/news/858The key theme of this week’s CBI Annual Conference is the lasting impact that the shock of the recession has brought in terms of the overall attitudes, values and structures of UK businesses.http://www.rec.uk.com/press/news/858HR/Employment LawMon, 23 Nov 2009 16:12:06 GMThttp://www.approvedindex.co.uk/indexes/HRConsultants/articles/employment-law-brief-guide.aspxWhen running a company the first thing you need to be aware of is employment law. As an employer you have obligations to your workers as they have responsibilities and obligations to you. The first thing is you would best make sure you are paying your staff at least the minimum wage.http://www.approvedindex.co.uk/indexes/HRConsultants/articles/employment-law-brief-guide.aspxHR/Employment LawMon, 23 Nov 2009 11:06:11 GMThttp://www.xperthr.co.uk/blogs/employment-intelligence/2009/11/cbi-predicts-the-next-decade-w.htmlThe CBI has published a report on The shape of business: The next 10 years (on the CBI website), identifying the trends it expects to see in how business will develop over the next decade.http://www.xperthr.co.uk/blogs/employment-intelligence/2009/11/cbi-predicts-the-next-decade-w.htmlHR/Employment LawMon, 23 Nov 2009 11:03:50 GMThttp://hr.blr.com/news.aspx?id=81280&source=RSA&effort=4Title II of GINA prohibits the use of genetic information in employment and the intentional acquisition of genetic information about applicants and employees.http://hr.blr.com/news.aspx?id=81280&source=RSA&effort=4HR/Employment LawMon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.prlog.org/10423498-virgin-money-to-help-mums-retire-with-millions-more.htmlVirgin Money To Help Mums Retire With Millions More. It doesn’t seem fair when you think about it. When mums go on maternity leave, or dads go on paternity leave – their superannuation contributions stop. So why on earth do super funds continue to charge fees?http://www.prlog.org/10423498-virgin-money-to-help-mums-retire-with-millions-more.htmlHR/Employment LawMon, 23 Nov 2009 00:06:24 GMThttp://www.kycases.com/2009/11/coa-2009-minutes-november-20-2009-nos-11791204.htmlCOA 2009 Minutes: November 20, 2009 (Nos. 1179-1204) 26 decisions 10 published Published Decisions with digest and link to full text decision at AOC 1180 - REVENUE AND TAXATION, TAX NEXUS W/KENTUCKY THE REVENUE CABINET OF KY. V. ASWORTH CORP AFFIRMING IN PART, REVERSING IN PART, AND REMANDING ** **http://www.kycases.com/2009/11/coa-2009-minutes-november-20-2009-nos-11791204.htmlHR/Employment LawSun, 22 Nov 2009 17:42:10 GMThttp://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015552-407.stm?cmpid=news.xmlQ. You recently became pregnant and expect to continue working through the pregnancy and after maternity leave. Although the initial reaction has been positive, is it possible you will face negative repercussions in the office?http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015552-407.stm?cmpid=news.xmlHR/Employment LawSun, 22 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://abcnews.go.com/Business/us-workers-rights-report/story?id=9131397U.S. lags other countries on sick leave, parental leave; women may suffer the most.http://abcnews.go.com/Business/us-workers-rights-report/story?id=9131397HR/Employment LawSun, 22 Nov 2009 04:14:23 GMThttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/columnists/article-1229867/LIZ-JONES-Maternity-leave-Its-just-excuse-Uggs-12-months.html?ITO=1490I am a great admirer of Harriet Harman and the changes she has implemented, but the idea of three years maternity leave is absurd. I am a great admirer of Harriet Harman and the changes she has implemented, but the idea of three years maternity leave is absurd.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/columnists/article-1229867/LIZ-JONES-Maternity-leave-Its-just-excuse-Uggs-12-months.html?ITO=1490HR/Employment LawSat, 21 Nov 2009 22:00:24 GMThttp://www.forbes.com/2009/11/20/layoff-tracker-unemployment-leadership-careers-report.htmlAOL lost $138 million worth of subscribers in the third quarter and is struggling to implement a $200 million restructuring effort with a goal of saving $300 million a year.http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/20/layoff-tracker-unemployment-leadership-careers-report.htmlHR/Employment LawFri, 20 Nov 2009 23:47:10 GMThttp://www.reliableplant.com/article.aspx?articleid=21401Employers took 2,127 mass layoff actions in October that resulted in the separation of 217,182 workers, seasonally adjusted, as measured by new filings for unemployment insurance benefitshttp://www.reliableplant.com/article.aspx?articleid=21401HR/Employment LawFri, 20 Nov 2009 20:36:32 GMThttp://flipchartfairytales.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/libel-laws-have-no-place-in-employment-cases/Earlier this year the recruitment firm Hays was accused of racism after three employees claimed they were subjected to abuse by colleagues and managers. The employment tribunal started this week and the accusations were repeated in the usual lurid detail.http://flipchartfairytales.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/libel-laws-have-no-place-in-employment-cases/HR/Employment LawFri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:06 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/hrspace/blogs/rick/archive/2009/11/20/libel-laws-have-no-place-in-employment-cases.aspxHere’s an interesting and rather disturbing story. Earlier this year the recruitment firm Hays was accused of racism after three employees claimedhttp://www.personneltoday.com/hrspace/blogs/rick/archive/2009/11/20/libel-laws-have-no-place-in-employment-cases.aspxHR/Employment LawFri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:06 GMThttp://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/magazines-newspapers/e3ib1f5c256ca1b29ddec62cb0fae0ee23b?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mediaweek-Magazines-And-Newspaper+%28Mediaweek+News+-+Magazines+and+Newspaper%29The count of Associated Press union employees laid off this week has risen to 90, which, according to the news cooperative, meets its goal of cutting annual payroll costs by 10 percent. It is the AP's largest cut in newsroom layoffs in memory, roughly 2 percent of its workforce.http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/magazines-newspapers/e3ib1f5c256ca1b29ddec62cb0fae0ee23b?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mediaweek-Magazines-And-Newspaper+%28Mediaweek+News+-+Magazines+and+Newspaper%29HR/Employment LawFri, 20 Nov 2009 16:17:00 GMThttp://www.injury-and-disability.com/2009/11/legal-research-on-a-shoestring-budget.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fbobkraft%2Finjuryanddisability+%28Personal+Injury+and+Social+Security+Disability+Blog%29In a recent post by Anurag Acharya on the Official Google Blog, anyone can now find federal and state court case opinions with Google Scholar. By entering either party names or topic (for example, disability) you can now search for...http://www.injury-and-disability.com/2009/11/legal-research-on-a-shoestring-budget.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fbobkraft%2Finjuryanddisability+%28Personal+Injury+and+Social+Security+Disability+Blog%29HR/Employment LawFri, 20 Nov 2009 12:55:00 GMThttp://www.workplacelaw.net/news/display/id/25087The Institute of Directors (IoD) has warned that the impact on employers of proposed new paternity rights has been underestimated. The consultation on the proposed changes closes today. Under the plans, fathers will be given up to six months' extra paternity leave once the mother has returned tohttp://www.workplacelaw.net/news/display/id/25087HR/Employment LawFri, 20 Nov 2009 10:46:46 GMThttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/6608239/City-executive-in-stiletto-harassment-case-denied-bonus-over-tax-inspection-fears.htmlA City executive suing her boss for discrimination was told her bonus was withheld because the company was being investigated by tax inspectors, a tribunal heard.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/6608239/City-executive-in-stiletto-harassment-case-denied-bonus-over-tax-inspection-fears.htmlHR/Employment LawFri, 20 Nov 2009 08:01:55 GMThttp://www.steeleslaw.co.uk/news-item.aspx?id=ff2597b4-fa1c-430c-a2e6-a7d4d16cc613Steeles Law (Solicitors) is a leading UK law firm providing specialist corporate law, commercial property law, dispute resolution, litigation, employment law, immigration law and private client legal services with offices in Norwich, London and Diss (Norfolk.)http://www.steeleslaw.co.uk/news-item.aspx?id=ff2597b4-fa1c-430c-a2e6-a7d4d16cc613HR/Employment LawFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://kara.allthingsd.com/20091119/aol-layoff-package-you-stay-you-pay/?mod=ATD_rssBoomTown has learned that AOL is offering those who "volunteer" to leave the company now a departure package that ranges from three to nine months of pay, compared to one to four months for employees laid off in the first quarter of next year. It's a depressing rock-and-a-hard-place choice. An AOLhttp://kara.allthingsd.com/20091119/aol-layoff-package-you-stay-you-pay/?mod=ATD_rssHR/Employment LawThu, 19 Nov 2009 20:25:29 GMThttp://www.zibb.com/article/5681584/Employee+Discontent+Expected+to+Reach+Crisis+Level+Next+YearEmployee turnover is expected to rise next year as a new survey shows that many workers are unhappy with their present jobs. Sixty percent of employees intend to leave and an additional one-in-four are networking and updating their resumes, according to research from Right Management. Righthttp://www.zibb.com/article/5681584/Employee+Discontent+Expected+to+Reach+Crisis+Level+Next+YearHR/Employment LawThu, 19 Nov 2009 10:15:00 GMThttp://www.pjhlaw.co.uk/blog/fathers-working-hours/Interestingly, the study found that a majority of male full time employees, both with and without children, had used some form of flexible working option in the last twelve months.http://www.pjhlaw.co.uk/blog/fathers-working-hours/HR/Employment LawThu, 19 Nov 2009 09:13:35 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/134997/driver-loses-appeal-over-sacking.htmlA DHL driver who was sacked after his trailer uncoupled from his tractor unit on a busy road has lost his appeal against unfair dismissal...http://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/134997/driver-loses-appeal-over-sacking.htmlHR/Employment LawThu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www2.newsvirginian.com/wnv/news/local/waynesboro/article/breaking_news_invista_announces_layoff_of_110_in_Waynesboro/49070/Invista said Wednesday that 110 employees and contractors will be laid off at the Waynesboro plant, and attributed the reductions to a continued sluggish demand in the carpet and apparel industries.http://www2.newsvirginian.com/wnv/news/local/waynesboro/article/breaking_news_invista_announces_layoff_of_110_in_Waynesboro/49070/HR/Employment LawThu, 19 Nov 2009 01:26:20 GMT