When does a temporary worker become entitled to a permanent contract?

With the demand for temporary workers reportedly on the rise, are you up to speed with the current UK law? Click on the link above to get answers to FAQs on employing temporary and agency workers.

In this week's issue you can get an update on the latest changes to the TUPE regulations and read follow-up news stories on the new immigration laws and flexible working. There's also an illuminating report on hot-desking.

Alison Gilbertson
Editor

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Transfer of undertakings (TUPE)

Get a summary of the latest changes to the TUPE regulations from our recently revised factsheet. It explains when the TUPE regulations apply and looks at the impact of breaching them.

• Go to the TUPE factsheet
  
  
• Get up-to-date information on TUPE and UK law
• Find out about our 2008 employment law conference
• Be prepared for changes to employment law with our subscription information service that includes a legal timeline

Points-based system is 'unfair to employers'

Employer groups are calling for more guidance on the new points-based system for immigration, fearing that innocent employers could be branded rogues.

• View this article on the points-based system
  
  
• Go to our factsheet that explains the new points-based system

'Now is wrong time to bring in flexibility for all staff'

It is not yet feasible to open up the right to request flexible working to all, according to the HR director charged with a government review into the issue.

• Read this article on flexible working

Some like it hot

Hot-desking, where staff have no workstation of their own, is on the increase. But is it all it's cracked up to be? People Management reports.

• Go to the report on hot-desking
  
  
• Read our free report that explores new ways of organising work

Employment law in Ireland

Do you know what the Employment Law Compliance Bill 2008 means for employers? Find out in our latest Employment Law in Ireland newsletter. Also there's a new employment law factsheet on the Code of Practice on Information and Consultation.

• Go to the May issue of Employment Law in Ireland
  
  
• View the new employment law factsheet

HR jobs search

Highlighted roles this week:

• Go to People Management's jobs search

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