Employment law

Employers of seasonal workers need to be well versed in the proposals of the Employment Rights Bill, which if misunderstood or ignored could lead to tribunal proceedings and reputational damage.

HSBC has lost an appeal against a court decision to reinstate a tribunal claim that alleged it discriminated against a candidate for a senior sales position.

The arrival of the first Labour government for 14 years ushered in a host of changes for employers.

UK employers are expected to continue reducing their salary budgets next year, new research from WTW finds.

The UK’s labour market outlook is uncertain following October’s budget announcement, data from Indeed indicates.

Zero-hours reforms should not apply to agency workers, according to the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo).

Employers that fail to comply with the statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement could be forced to pay more from January next year.

A woman who sent tasks to a colleague before submitting his work as her own has lost her case for constructive dismissal.

From seemingly throwaway remarks to out-of-the-blue dismissals, here are 10 of the more bizarre and unusual employment tribunal cases from 2024.

As key consultations on the Employment Rights Bill draw to a close, the recruiters' body warned that the Bill was 'undercooked' and needed changing.

Executive search specialist Elena Bajada examines salary compression and what HR leaders should do to ensure their pay structures remain fair.

A former Goldman Sachs employee who was fired after returning from paternity leave wins his sexual discrimination case.

UK employers are pushing for more in-office attendance, driven largely by a belief that it boosts engagement at work.

Research shows people without flexibility in their jobs are four times more likely to leave work following a decline in health.

The Data on Our Minds report sounds the alarm over algorithmic affect management, which could lead to the use of AI surveillance in the workplace.