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ArticleReservist wins landmark Territorial Army pensions case
A retired major has won a landmark case against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) that could mean thousands of reservists will receive army pensions for the first time. Major Charles Milroy took the MoD to the employment tribunal in Glasgow, claiming that he should have been enrolled ...
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ArticleGo North West receives real living wage accreditation
Bus organisation Go North West, a Bee Network franchise operator in Greater Manchester, has received real living wage accreditation as part of its commitment to ensure its 1,000 employees are paid fairly for the work they do.The accreditation will see every Go North West employee receive a minimum hourly wage ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 9 - 15 August 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 9 - 15 August 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Manager on sick leave for four years not unfairly dismissed Heineken UK hosts townhall show dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion Job Centre security guards across England strike over pay Employee ...
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ArticleUK is sixth best country in Europe for working women
The UK has been found to be the sixth best country in Europe for working women, according to new research by Digital PR Agency. It uncovered the state of workplace gender equality across Europe by creating a points-based index system using available data. It analysed the number ...
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ArticleStagecoach bus workers in Oldham agree to pay and conditions offer
More than 450 Stagecoach bus workers based in Oldham have agreed to an improvement in their pay and conditions following negotiations.The discussions between the employer and the union Unite, which represents the employees, resulted in a 6.25% pay increase and an additional five days of holiday, along with a major ...
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ArticleSecurity guards at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust accept pay increase
More than 30 security guards at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust have accepted a pay increase worth £3,000, ending their long-running dispute over wages.As a result of the pay offer, the workers, who are members of trade union Unite, will see their annual wages increase by £3,000 over the ...
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ArticleJob Centre security guards across England strike over pay
Credit: Richard Oldroyd / Shutterstock.comMore than 1,500 Job Centre security guards based in locations across England are taking part in a week-long strike in a pay dispute.The workers are employed by G4S, on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and are members of union GMB. The strike ...
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ArticleCaring responsibilities contribute to gender pensions gap
The amount of time women spend out of paid work because of caring responsibilities has been found to be one of the most significant contributing factors to the gender pensions gap, according to analysis by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).The findings have been published today to coincide with the trade ...
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ArticleJiffy Packaging staff in Cheshire strike over pay dispute
More than 50 workers employed at the Jiffy Packaging plant in Winsford, Cheshire have been on strike after receiving a pay offer from their employer that they deemed too low.The employees, who are members of trade union Unite, first went on strike for two weeks in July following a breakdown ...
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ArticlePay growth expectations at lowest level since 2022
Pay growth expectations were found to be at their lowest level since 2022, according to new research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).For its latest Labour market outlook report, the professional body for HR and people development surveyed 2,032 UK employers about their pay, hiring and redundancy ...
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ArticleManager on sick leave for four years not unfairly dismissed
A woman who was sacked after being off sick for more than four years has lost her claim for unfair dismissal.Henderson, who suffered from a condition causing insomnia and brain fog, took her employer to the employment tribunal on the grounds of disability discrimination.She was employed by Maximus UK Services, ...
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ArticleBarclays removes imposed cap on bonuses for some bankers
Banking organisation Barclays has removed a European Union (EU) imposed cap on bonuses for some of its bankers and traders.As part of this change, the bank’s material risk takers (MRTs) will be able to earn a bonus worth up to 10 times their base salary, an increase from a current ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 2 - 8 August 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 2 - 8 August 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Microsoft awards staff one-off performance-based cash awardOsbornes Law launches fertility testing as a staff healthcare benefitSaudi Arabia enhances retirement age, pension contributions and maternity leaveSodexo UK and Ireland receives menopause-friendly accreditationHong Kong and Israel award ...
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Article37% of UK workers want one-off payment to help with cost of living
More than one-third (37%) of UK workers would opt for a one-off payment to help with the cost of living, higher than the global average of 27%, according to research by Always Designing for People (ADR).As part of its latest study People at work 2024: a global workforce view, it ...
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ArticleFCA, DWP and regulator consult on DC pensions joint framework
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Pensions Regulator (TPR) have launched a consultation on a joint framework for workplace defined contribution (DC) schemes.The proposed framework has been designed to move the focus from costs to long-term value and deliver better retirement savings. ...
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ArticleHealth Food Manufacturers’ Association becomes living wage employer
The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA), which represents manufacturers and suppliers of natural health products, has become accredited as a living wage employer.As part of the commitment, every HFMA employee will receive a minimum hourly wage of £13.15 per hour, which is the real living wage rate for those based ...
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ArticleWilson James and ICTS staff at Gatwick Airport accept pay deals
Credit: Pabkov / Shutterstock.comAround 400 Wilson James passenger assistance and 170 ICTS baggage screening workers based at Gatwick Airport have voted for improved pay offers.The Wilson James employees voted in favour of a pay offer worth 10.5%, while the ICTS staff accepted an 11% deal.According to Unite, which represents both ...
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ArticleSiemens Gamesa Renewable Energy staff in Hull accept 8.4% pay deal
Credit: NestorMN / Shutterstock.comAround 300 Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy wind turbine workers in Hull have accepted a pay deal worth 8.4%, ending an ongoing dispute.The employees, who construct 108-metre-long wind turbine blades by hand, are members of trade union Unite. A total of 93% voted to accept the two-year pay ...
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Article95% do not think one week of unpaid carer’s leave per year goes far enough
Employee Benefits poll: The majority (95%) of organisations do not think the introduction of one week of unpaid carer’s leave per year goes far enough to support employees, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. Meanwhile, just 5% of respondents were unsure if one week of ...
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ArticleMicrosoft awards staff one-off performance-based cash award
Technology firm Microsoft has announced that it will award its non-executive employees a one-time performance-based cash award of up to 25% of their annual bonus.According to a memo distributed to employees, salaried and hourly workers at the senior director level and below will be eligible for the award, with amounts ...