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One in 10 (11%) organisations using zero-hours contracts adopt exclusivity clauses which seek to prohibit workers from securing employment elsewhere, research finds.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is establishing a pension scheme for fee-paid judges to address the discriminatory remuneration treatment part-time judges have suffered in service since 2000.

Over three-quarters (76%) of employers have not taken steps to prepare for the new shared parental leave legislation which will come into effect in six months time, research finds.

Edenred and Ticketmaster have joined forces to offer employees with access to Edenred's employee savings platforms and reward schemes discounts on purchases made via Ticketmaster.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has confirmed the opening of a number of case investigations into scheme record-keeping following its thematic review.

The average funding level of university pension schemes rose 5% last year on the back of strong asset performance supported by deficit contributions, according to the latest data from Barnett Waddingham.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has raised concern over the potential risk to savers who access their full pension pots at retirement following changes announced in the Budget 2014.

The introduction of maternity leave laws in Guernsey could be delayed by a year, with the plan not necessarily seeing women paid, according to a report.

PP research reveals that the majority of the industry does not trust any party on pensions and believes the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)is "stalling" on reform.

Pension schemes are being left in limbo after major Budget changes come into effect yesterday - but without the necessary supporting regulations.