In recent months employment has been in the news consistently particularly due to the impact the recession has had on the work force. Apparently a new wave of employment legislation and taxes looks to cost businesses approximately twenty five billion pounds over the next four years and as a result could hold back the recovery for many firms business leaders have been warning this month. The British Chambers of Commerce has written to ministers to protest that businesses who are already struggling to survive in the current economic climate are going to struggle further if the planned changes take place. This follows news that the Labour Government are going ahead with plans to allow fathers with new born children to share maternity leave with their partners and have up to six months off work.
New employment legislation set to cost businesses billions
January 3rd, 2010 – No Comments
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