Employment Matters
Guided by the principles of flexibility and partnership, our aim is to improve the quality of working life for individuals, and create the conditions for business success. We support better regulation and are working to promote best practice and effective employment relations.
Guidance on employment rights and responsibilities
Guidance on employment rights and responsibilities can be found on the government central websites.
Employees should visit Directgov for government services all in one place.
Employers should visit businesslink.gov.uk which provides practical advice for business, saving employers time and money.
What's new - latest news on employment issues
7 July 2009
The blacklisting of trade unionists: revised draft regulations
3 July 2009
Consultation on employment tribunal claims and the Public Interest Disclosure Act
09 June 2009
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3 June 2009
12 May 2009
Agency Workers Directive - Consultation events