Employment law
What should employers consider when publishing parental leave and pay policies?
The government said in October that it plans to consult on the former employment relations minister Jo Swinson’s bill to...
Non-disclosure agreements: the role they play in resolving disputes
XpertHR consultant editor Darren Newman argues that any curbing of the abuse of confidentiality clauses needs to be done without...
New rights for agency and temporary workers revealed
New legislation to bolster workers’ rights, including an extension of the right to a written statement of entitlements and closing...
Raheem Sterling case: What actions can employers take for incidents outside work?
Chelsea supporter Colin Wing recently lost his job in connection to alleged racist abuse he made against Manchester City player...
Ireland on track to end zero-hour contracts
The Irish government has said it will end most zero-hour contracts in the country by summer as its Employment (Miscellaneous...
2019 employment law: eight changes to look out for
Although Brexit dominates the news, there will be a number of important employment law developments in 2019. Clio Springer sets...
A third of HR teams not deleting expired personal data
A third of HR teams have admitted breaching the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by failing to delete personal data...
Brexit uncertainty hits two-fifths of hiring managers
Two-fifths of hiring managers struggle to find the right skills because of uncertainty around Brexit, according to new research
Heathrow Airport to pay for EU employees’ settled status
Heathrow Airport is to pay for the 350 EU nationals it employs to achieve “settled status” after the UK leaves...
‘Work dramas’ deprive employees of sleep
Work dramas and project deadlines are the two aspects of the daily grind most likely to keep employees up at...
Largest university in UK hit by boycott over outsourced staff
Academics, students and leading politicians have launched a boycott of the University of London in support of outsourced workers
Christmas party choking incident leads to unfair dismissal ruling
The manager of a club in Cardiff won an employment tribunal ruling for unfair dismissal after senior staff failed to...
Christmas in the workplace: 10 common employer queries
During the Christmas period employers face a minefield of HR challenges. How well prepared is your organisation for the festive...
High Court upholds Deliveroo self-employment and collective bargaining ruling
The High Court has held that Deliveroo riders are self-employed and cannot form a collective bargaining unit.
The Independent Workers...
One-HR employment law review (webinar)
Last chance to book your place: 6 December 2018 at 2pm. Barrister Kevin Charles scrutinises the latest developments in employment law including whistleblowing, minimum wage and more...
