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Prison officer wins unfair dismissal and harassment case after IRA taunts
Top 10 HR questions July 2025: Unauthorised absence
The top HR questions in July 2025 include one on what to do if an employee fails to turn up for work.
Web traffic 8% lower from 3pm on summer Fridays
Broadband traffic on Friday afternoons during summer 8% lower between 3:00pm and 5:00pm compared to winter, as workers finish early.
Asset manager loses case over ‘disappointing’ £10k bonus
Former partner loses disability discrimination claim over ‘shocking and disappointing’ £10,000 bonus for year when he worked 18 days.
Commentary
Beware the unintended consequences of the NDA ban
NDA ban: there could be unintended consequences that are mostly to the detriment of whistleblowers and those who have been harassed.
Ministers loosen fire and rehire proposals in Employment Rights Bill
Fire and rehire proposals in the Employment Rights Bill are being amended by ministers to offer employers slightly more leeway.
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.
Discrimination
Prison officer wins unfair dismissal and harassment case after IRA taunts
Northern Ireland prison officer was subject to harassment by his boss in an English institution over family links to the IRA and his accent.
Asset manager loses case over ‘disappointing’ £10k bonus
Former partner loses disability discrimination claim over ‘shocking and disappointing’ £10,000 bonus for year when he worked 18 days.
Disability discrimination cases jump 41% in a year
Number of disability discrimination cases received by Acas for early conciliation from employment tribunals increases by 40.7%.
Redundancy
Jaguar Land Rover to lose 500 management roles
Jaguar Land Rover will cut up to 500 management roles in the UK after facing financial pressures from US trade tariffs.
Postmasters could take ownership of Post Office
Postmasters could take over the running and ownership of the Post Office, the government has suggested, under plans to reimagine...
Microsoft to cut 9,000 jobs globally as role of AI increases
About 9,000 jobs are to be shed by Microsoft in its latest round of layoffs as the company looks to adopt more AI and streamline management and sales.
Tupe
Top 10 HR questions July 2025: Unauthorised absence
The top HR questions in July 2025 include one on what to do if an employee fails to turn up for work.
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.
Maternity & Paternity
Hugh’s Law calls for paid leave for parents with critically ill children
A bereaved family is campaigning for the government to introduce legislation that gives parents statutory rights if their child is critically ill.
Bereavement leave to extend to miscarriages before 24 weeks
Parents who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy will be entitled to bereavement leave.
Under an amendment to...
Asda hails major upgrade in employees’ benefits
Retail giant Asda has confirmed what it calls ‘a significant enhancement’ to its family-friendly policies for employees during key life moments.