The anticipated price hikes by more than half of private sector employers signal a looming crisis as they prepare to respond to upcoming tax increases. This trend, revealed through a British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) survey of 5,000 companies, underscores significant concerns over rising taxes and
The "Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - December 2024" article from JD Supra covers a comprehensive overview of recent legal and regulatory developments in the food and beverage industry. This extensive update includes key legislative changes, regulatory standards, and
The recent surge in the UK's consumer prices index (CPI) to 2.6% in November, the highest in eight months, has set off alarms among economists and policy analysts. This uptick, as reported by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), aligns with the Bank of England's forecasts and has
The Department of Labor (DOL) has recently issued significant guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment. This guidance, titled "Artificial Intelligence and Worker Well-Being: Principles and Best Practices for Developers and Employers," comes in response to
The recent legislative changes concerning employment rights have created a complex landscape where employers' intentions to conduct thorough background checks might inadvertently foster discriminatory practices against potential hires. The Employment Rights Bill’s elimination of the two-year q
In response to the proposed reforms for zero-hours contracts, the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has strongly recommended that these changes exclude agency workers due to the unique nature of their employment. APSCo stresses that mandated guaranteed hours are impractical and
