HR GO Industrial News
Default Retirement Age to be Scrapped
The Government is planning to scrap the default retirement age in the UK from October 2011. Under the proposals employers would not be allowed to dismiss staff because they had reached the age of 65. The Government has launched the start of a consultation process about scrapping the rule.
Struggling to Cover the Temporary Gap in your Workforce?
After a six day shut down of UK airports, UK airlines now face the task of bringing home 150,000 British air passengers stuck around the world. Whilst the restrictions on air space have been lifted it will still take some time to return to normality. It is not only the airlines and airports suffering financially during this time; UK businesses have also been affected with many workers unable to return home with some struggling to find alternative flights in the next week. Whilst 2010 has brought some positive signs of growth, this disruption will undoubtedly cause additional worry and financial strains on many UK businesses. If you are struggling to cover the temporary gap in your workforce contact your local branch to see how we can help you.
Car Scrappage Scheme Extended
The government car scrappage scheme was due to finish in February but will now run until the end of March, although no additional funds will be provided. A total of £400m was put into the scheme by government which started in May 2009 with a limit of 400,000 vehicles that can be scrapped. According to the government some 330,000 cars have been ordered under the scheme.