Economics, government & business
Taylor review: Establishing employment status
XpertHR’s consultant editor Darren Newman looks at the proposals in the Taylor review to clarify employment status, as well as...
The Taylor Review was right about digital skills
The publication of the Taylor Review into modern employment practices last week called for higher quality jobs. But how we...
Finance and HR: It’s time to collaborate
HR and finance are used to operating in silos, but marrying the two functions can bring major benefits to businesses....
Repeal Bill: No immediate change for workers’ rights
EU-derived legislation such as the Working Time Directive, TUPE and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will continue to apply...
Good work or bad? Reaction to the Taylor Review
Any much-anticipated report is likely to divide opinion, and the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices is no different. Rob...
The Taylor Review: what employers need to know
The long-awaited Taylor Review of modern employment practices emerged today, introduced at a press conference hosted by Prime Minister Theresa...
Taylor Review urges employers to promote “good work” for all
Matthew Taylor’s review of modern employment practices is published today, outlining seven key principles for “good quality work for all”....
Dependent contractor status proposed in Taylor review
An alternative worker status – dependent contractor – will be proposed by the Taylor review tomorrow alongside calls for new...
Deliveroo calls for new gig worker status
Food delivery company Deliveroo has announced plans to offer its self-employed couriers sick pay as it calls on the Government...
Workers confused and concerned about employment status, claims Acas
Many “gig economy” workers are confused about employment status and fear that raising concerns about it could affect their job...
Employer insolvency: What lessons can be learned from Jaeger’s woes?
Jaeger’s problems are the latest warning for employers to know their duties to staff in cases of employer insolvency. Chris...
Addison Lee worker status tribunal hearing begins
London-based Addison Lee is the latest taxi and courier company to have its drivers’ worker status called into question at...
Pay self-employed workers the national minimum wage, says thinktank
Certain self-employed workers should be paid the minimum wage, according to recommendations by the Resolution Foundation.
The thinktank has submitted...
Skills shortages cost businesses more than £2 billion, says Open University
Severe skills shortages in the UK cost businesses more than £2 billion in higher salaries, recruitment costs and temporary staff...
Technology is disrupting work – but what do staff think?
How is the world of work changing? Perhaps more importantly, how do staff perceive it to be changing? ADP president...
