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Business News - February 2011

• Unpaid overtime hits record high
  There has been a considerable rise in the number of people working unpaid overtime, figures show.
  Date: 28 February 2011     Category: Running a Business
• OFT tells businesses to assess small print
  Small print in business contracts should always be clear enough to understand.
  Date: 24 February 2011     Category: Purchase & Sales Agreements
• Sickness absence system to undergo review
  The government is conducting a review into how to minimise the effect of long-term staff absence on businesses.
  Date: 17 February 2011     Category: Employment Contracts
• Business advice needed on Green Deal finance
  One business group has called for greater clarity over the financing of the Green Deal.
  Date: 15 February 2011     Category: Running a Business
• TUC pushes for pay rises

  Firms may be more inclined to seek employment law advice as one major group pushes for pay rises across the UK.

  Date: 15 February 2011     Category: Money
• Changes to employment tribunal service
  Companies will be more inclined to take on staff if there is not a threat of being taken to an employment tribunal, an expert claims.
  Date: 11 February 2011     Category: Employment Contracts
• Gender pay gap still exists
  More needs to be done to address the gender pay gap, one expert has said.
  Date: 10 February 2011     Category: Money
• Thousands expected to throw a sickie today
  Businesses need employment law advice when it comes to preventing sickies and managing staff.
  Date: 8 February 2011     Category: Employment Contracts
• February 7th is sickest day for employees
  The first Monday in February is well-known for being the day most people call into work sick.
  Date: 8 February 2011     Category: Running a Business
• Employment laws 'in need of overhaul'
  The Institute of Directors has suggested that flexible working should be abolished to reduce red tape for businesses.
  Date: 7 February 2011     Category: Employment Contracts
• Sacked Sky presenter suing his employer?
  Sacked for making sexist remarks about a lineswoman Andy Gray may be planning to sue Sky for unfair dismissal.
  Date: 3 February 2011     Category: Employment Contracts
• Employers need 'more guidance on pensions'
  Employers need more government support when it comes to preparing for auto enrolment, an industry figure has said.
  Date: 3 February 2011     Category: Money
• Small firms may benefit from foreign contracts
  Small firms that want to export could consider drawing up business contracts specifically for working with foreign firms.
  Date: 3 February 2011     Category: Purchase & Sales Agreements
• Bribery Act delayed over lack of advice
  The Bribery Act is set to come into force later than planned after pressure from business groups.
  Date: 3 February 2011     Category: Running a Business