Bob Wells
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Michael M Jones: Tribunal ruling could lead to more civil partner pension claims
But a recent employment tribunal case, Walker vs Innospec and others in November 2012, has called into question the UK’s implementation of European equality legislation in relation to pension rights for civil partners and challenges this orthodoxy.
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Linda Torr: Legal requirements for offshore workers
There are many considerations for an employer to ensure it complies with the new legislation, including the provision of benefits for health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection. This includes the requirement for pre-deployment screening, access to primary care while on board, including dental care, and occupational health.
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Richard Shelton: Codes of conduct on retirement planning
The focus of The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is increasingly moving on to defined contribution (DC) pension schemes to improve member outcomes, but employers’ obligations in relation to these schemes remain limited, particularly at the point of retirement.
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Nigel Carter: Employees must see the dentist
The same survey showed 93% of employers do not give staff occupational health information on the importance of maintaining good oral health.
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Julie Jenner: Tax effect on private fuel provision
However, about 15 years on since the tax increases started to bite, data from HM Revenue and Customs (2010/11) shows that 240,000 staff continue to pay tax on employer-paid-for fuel used privately.
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Ben Wells: Will higher student debt affect employers' reward strategies?
The Browne Review essentially suggests an increasingly commercial approach to higher education. With new levels and horizons of student debt, the value of higher education has gone up and is now a significant investment choice for young people and their parents.