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The employer strikes back: the rise of ‘quiet cutting’
EHRC defends interim update as ‘balance of clarity and speed’
EHRC defends interim update on the implications of Supreme Court’s ruling, saying it was a matter of balancing ‘clarity and speed’.
Former employees of Wilko gain £2m payout
An employment tribunal has awarded a £2m payout to almost 10,000 former employees of high street retailer Wilko.
Lawyers warn over impact of Employment Rights Bill on tribunals
Chair of the Employment Lawyers' Association: ‘The evidence is clear. The tribunal cannot cope with the rising tide of employment litigation.’
Commentary
Fire and rehire: the relocation question
Under new fire-and-rehire rules, even the most reasonable employer could face unfair dismissal claims if it tries to relocate staff.
Opposition to Supreme Court sex ruling is ‘wishful thinking’
Activists who question legitimacy of Supreme Court ruling on the definition of sex are ‘helping nobody’, says EHRC commissioner.
Higgs’ victory has ‘profound’ implications for employers
Employment lawyers and other experts provide their reaction to the Higgs v Farmor's School ruling and examine the implications for employers.
Discrimination
EHRC defends interim update as ‘balance of clarity and speed’
EHRC defends interim update on the implications of Supreme Court’s ruling, saying it was a matter of balancing ‘clarity and speed’.
HR is second ‘most sexist profession’ survey suggests
According to a newly published survey IT and telecoms is the most sexist sector for women to work in in the UK – closely followed by HR.
Racism claims have tripled and ‘Equality Act is to blame’
The Equality Act contributes to a ‘divided Britain’, according to research revealing increasing numbers of tribunal claims for race discrimination.
Redundancy
The employer strikes back: the rise of ‘quiet cutting’
Employers are deploying a way of encouraging disenchantment among workers to trim numbers. But there are major risks attached
Former employees of Wilko gain £2m payout
An employment tribunal has awarded a £2m payout to almost 10,000 former employees of high street retailer Wilko.
Redundancies boost candidate availability at fastest pace since 2020
Candidates availability in May 2025 rose at its fastest pace since 2020, amid reports of redundancies and fewer job opportunities.
Tupe
Top 10 HR questions January 2025: TUPE employee information
January 2025's top 10 HR questions include FAQs ion TUPE, severe weather, notice periods, and alcohol or drug misuse
BMA staff ready to strike over pay
The British Medical Association is facing a walk-out after claims it had underpaid tens of advisers.
Top 10 HR questions October 2024: National living wage
Last month's most frequently asked HR questions included queries around the 'real' Living Wage and the national living wage.
Maternity & Paternity
Parental leave system is ‘broken’, say MPs
The current system of parental leave in the UK has “fundamental failings”, according to a new report from the Women and Equalities Commission.
NDA ban vital to tackling misogyny in music industry
MPs call on ministers to ban non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases involving sexual misconduct, bullying, or discrimination.
Government urged to commit to wholesale review of parental leave
Academics, unions and charities have combined to call on the government to carry out a comprehensive review of parental leave,...