News - July 2009
Male workers win same equal pay deal as female colleagues
A group of men in low paid jobs have won an equal pay claim in a landmark ruling. More>>>
Small businesses spending £12bn a year on compliance
Small businesses are spending a total of £12bn a year on complying with various regulations, according to research by the Forum of Private Business (FPB). More>>>
Changes to insolvency law could provide lifeline for struggling companies
Large and medium-sized companies could soon benefit from changes to insolvency laws which will help them avoid going into administration. More>>>
Recession hit developers to be given more time and greater flexibility
Land and property developers are to be allowed to extend the life of planning consent so they have more time before they have to start building. More>>>
Gay postman awarded £2,400 in discrimination case
A gay postman who was called effeminate, girly and bitchy by his manager at the Royal Mail has been awarded £2,400 in compensation. More>>>
Why it pays to be reasonable when a relationship breaks down
The need for couples to communicate and behave reasonably when their relationship breaks down was highlighted in a recent case before the Court of Appeal. More>>>