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Agency workers
Court of Appeal rules that Ryanair agency pilot is worker
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherA Ryanair pilot has won a landmark legal victory on agency worker status at the Court of Appeal.
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Department for Education
Teacher recruitment goals ‘lack coherent plan’
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherThe Department for Education ‘lacks a coherent plan’ to meet teacher recruitment goals, according to the Public Accounts Committee.
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Sexual harassment
Gregg Wallace sacked amid fresh misconduct allegations
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherMasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has been sacked as a result of an inquiry into allegations of inappropriate conduct on set.
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Disability discrimination
ADHD and autism diagnosis was evidence of impact, rules EAT
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherA diagnosis of ADHD or autism can contribute to the definition of and impact of disability, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled.
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Resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) in England have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a return to strike action, delivering a blow to the government just days after the …
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The government has confirmed that employers will be banned through the Employment Rights Bill from ‘gagging’ workers who have suffered from harassment and discrimination from later speaking out. An amendment …
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Social mobility
Young people unprepared for world of work, says think tank
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherFewer than half of young people feel ready for work after education, according to a report from the Institute for Public Policy Research.
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Talent management
Empower and engage for the future: A revolution in talent development (webinar)
by Rob Mossby Rob MossAs organisations strive to unlock the full potential of their people, talent development and internal mobility have become top priorities for HR and L&D leaders.
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Parental bereavement leave
Bereavement leave to extend to miscarriages before 24 weeks
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherParents who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy will be entitled to bereavement leave. Under an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill, parents will have the right to …
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Recruitment & retention
One in seven ‘revenge quit’ in latest employee trend
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherOne in seven workers has ‘revenge quit’ their employer, according to a survey by Reed.co.uk.
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A critical shortage of skilled workers is jeopardising the government’s pledge to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029.
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The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders have received a “life-changing” pay rise following several years of asking for an increase.
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Constructive dismissal
Company director wins £15k after being told to ‘shut up’
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherA company director has been awarded £15,000 in compensation after being told to ‘shut up’ in a meeting.
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The Home Office did not have control of the skilled worker visa route after the Covid pandemic, say MPs on the public accounts committee.
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Nice pictures on the office walls will not only prevent Gen Z quitting, they will also boost employee productivity to new heights – apparently.