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As claims grow, employment solicitors warn businesses against age discrimination
Employment solicitors are warning businesses to tread carefully following the high-profile case of Selina Scott and reports of a tripling in the number of age discrimination claims being made.
Employment solicitors anticipate rise in carer claims following landmark ruling
An employment tribunal ruling has paved the way for a wave of 'discrimination by association' claims from Britain's estimated 2.5 million carers.
Queen's Speech employment measures “will cost businesses”
A representative body for British business has accused the Government of putting forward proposals in the Queen's Speech that “will cost businesses time by imposing new employment legislation.”
Government claims £1.9bn savings through red tape cuts
An official report has claimed that the Government drive to cut red tape is saving businesses around £1.9bn a year.
Commercial solicitors warn company directors of 'going concern' liability
As insolvencies rise, commercial solicitors are receiving a growing number of enquiries from non-executive directors worried about their responsibility for the 'going concern' statement in their company's annual report.
More businesses turning to debt recovery solicitors in recession
The economic downturn is prompting a growing number of businesses to use debt recovery solicitors to extract late payment from clients.
One in five employees have committed workplace fraud
New research has found that 20 per cent of workers confess to defrauding their employer through exaggerated expense claims.
25% rise in businesses filing accounts late, as penalties set to rise
The number of businesses filing their accounts with Companies House late has leaped by 25% in four years.
Government leaves businesses in limbo over flexible working change
Government indecision over implementation of changes to flexible working has left businesses in limbo Personnel Today has reported.
Business fraud booms as economy struggles
Professional services firm KPMG warns businesses that the economic downturn puts them at greater risk from fraud.
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Employment solicitors explain the effect of new laws on employers
A recent raft of amendments to employment legislation covering maternity leave, flexible working and agency workers have added further weight to the perceived regulatory burden born by Britain's businesses.
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