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Payroll professionals are struggling with HMRC’s real-time information services, with some issues taking years to be resolved.
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Constructive dismissal
Nurse left out of tea round wins constructive dismissal claim
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherA nurse who was deliberately left out of a tea round and was consistently ignored by a colleague has won £41,000 for constructive dismissal.
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Research found that a quarter (26%) of working women were not promoted in pay, benefits or position in 2024, compared with just a fifth (20%) of men.
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Are return to office mandates too high a risk for firms? More than half of employees believe that their location should not matter as long as they meet work expectations.
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There was a further steep fall in UK work visas granted in 2024 as arrivals continue to decrease in the wake of rules introduced at the end of 2023 by the previous government.Â
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Figures from the Office for National Statistics show there were about 987,000 young people aged 16 to 24 who were Neets in October to December 2024.
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More than two-thirds of full-time judges say they will quit within five years given their high workloads, lack of administrative support and concerns for personal safety.
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New research from the Living Wage Foundation reveals that nearly one in six (15.7%) jobs paid below real Living Wage in 2024, 800,000 more than in 2023.
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Pregnancy and maternity discrimination
Up to 74,000 women forced out of work due to pregnancy and maternity
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherThe number of women forced out of work for getting pregnant or taking maternity leave has gone up by 37% since 2016.
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Engineering professor unfairly dismissed by the University of Edinburgh awarded more than £1m after a 13-year legal battle.
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A third of UK employers plan to reduce pay rises in 2025 as a result of increased employment costs announced in last year’s budget.
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London estate agent Foxtons has urged staff to speak up amid allegations that employees were subject to sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour.
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USAEquality, diversity and inclusionLatest News
Apple could give in to anti-DEI orders
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherApple CEO Tim Cook has hinted that the company could change its stance on diversity and inclusion practices amid a swathe of anti-DEI orders.
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Civil Service
Civil service boss: three days in office is ‘about right’
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherSir Chris Wormald, head of the civil service, has told MPs that he thinks a requirement to spend three days a week in the office is ‘about right’.
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Female representation on FTSE 100 boards increases to 43.4% – equating to 1,275 roles – as British businesses drive gender equality.Â