A landmark legal dispute brought by a solicitor who claims he was forcibly retired at 65, came to the Supreme Court this week, when the decision will be made legitimate and justifiable for law firm Clarkson Wright and Jakes to ‘retire’ him. The case is set to throw into the spotlight, the question as to [...]
The Government has announced a consultation on ‘protected conversations’, to allow employers to have ‘frank’ discussions about poor performance with employees without fear that they could be used as evidence in a tribunal. Proposals announced this morning also include a call for evidence on the length of time required for a consultation period on planned [...]
Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce into businesses in the county found trade has risen and jobs were safer.
Caroline Holden, commercial affairs director at The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, in Wigston, said: “Our training business is buoyant and we’re seeing a lot of interest from organisations. Our view would be that we’re cautiously optimistic, and nurturing and encouraging new and existing clients is the best recipe for success in the current [...]
Steve Ruddick, owner of Browns Health and Safety, in Lutterworth, said: “We have noticed a distinct upturn in work and inquiries. The inquiries are increasingly bearing fruit too.”
Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce into businesses in the county found trade has risen and jobs were safer.
