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Employers in the retail sector are cutting back on workplace benefits in a bid to offset costs ahead of next week’s minimum wage hike. According to an analysis of job …
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UK inflation fell by more than expected in February, down from 3% to 2.8%.
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Unfair dismissal
Postman working second job while sick was unfairly dismissed
by Rob Mossby Rob MossPostman awarded £3,000 after tribunal finds he was unfairly dismissed for working as taxi driver while on sick leave from Royal Mail.
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The government has tightened up visa requirements for migran workers in health and care. How might this impact a labour force in limbo?
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Job creation and losses
More than 300 jobs at risk as Morrisons closes cafés and counters
by Rob Mossby Rob MossMorrisons announces it will close cafés, meat and fish counters, and convenience stores to help mitigate significant cost increases.
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Belief discrimination
DSTL scientist constructively dismissed for gender-critical views
by Rob Mossby Rob MossFormer government scientist wins tribunal claim for constructive dismissal after facing ‘clear hostile animus’ for gender-critical views.
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Employers with a holiday year running from April to March are being warned that they could owe their employees an extra day’s leave.
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Parental bereavement leave
Miscarriage and pregnancy loss leave progresses to House of Lords
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherThe government has confirmed it will progress amendments to the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill around miscarriage leave to the House of Lords.
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The chancellor Rachel Reeves will cut around 10,000 civil service jobs as part of drastic cuts to government running costs.
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Dog owners are more likely to want to adjust their working hours and/or work from home so as to be able to accommodate their canine companions, a study has argued. …
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New report highlights a postcode lottery when it comes to employment opportunities for older workers in England.
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Lloyds Banking Group, Housing 21, Next and PepsiCo are some of the employers to have made the Employee Benefits Awards 2025 shortlist.
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Neonatal leave
New rules from April on neonatal leave and pay – what HR needs to know
by Lisa Patmoreby Lisa PatmoreOffering support for parents of babies requiring neonatal care, through the introduction of statutory neonatal care leave, is another major step forward for family rights – but present new challenges for businesses.
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Although the Employment Rights Bill is still making its way through parliament, there are a number of obligations coming into force this April.
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The NHS is relying on workers who originally come from countries where there is a critical shortage of health specialists.