Business leaders have criticised the government for its "unachievable" immigration targets, saying they will only serve to harm the UK economy. more»

The government will impose harsher penalties on firms found to be employing illegal migrants as part of this autumn's Immigration Bill. more»

New research has found that the controversial contracts are quite widely offered, with a quarter of job seekers saying they had been offered one though many said they would rather be unemployed than take them up. more»

In the second instalment of her explanation of the changes in law affecting micro businesses, Carole Thomson covers holiday pay, the Budget and redundancy. more»

Employment law expert Carole Thomson provides a detailed guide covering everything micro businesses should know about the changing state of employment law in 2015. more»

As the staging date for employers with fewer than 30 staff approaches, new research has found that more than three quarters of micro businesses are now aware of the legislation. more»

A new report from EHRC and the department for business, innovation and skills looked into pregnancy and maternity-related discrimination and disadvantage in the workplace. more»

Sick leave can be a trying concern for all employers, but it's particularly felt by small businesses. The government abolished the scheme which repays a percentage of statutory sick pay (SSP) to small businesses last year, so it's more important than ever to know where you stand. more»

Swedish furniture chain IKEA has become the first national retailer in the UK to confirm it will offer all staff above the living wage from next year. more»

Carole Thomson provides an in-depth look at what employment law currently exists for smaller businesses, and what is crucial to pay attention to if you want to avoid putting your business at unnecessary risk. more»