Employment law

We look at common questions on employers' minds regarding bank holidays. Northern Ireland marks the Battle of the Boyne on 12 July.

Allegations of bullying were made against the professor by a former member of his team after they resigned in 2018. Prof Ahmed said the allegations were a ‘malicious retaliation’.

EHRC chairwoman says it's ‘unacceptable to question the integrity of the judiciary’ following Supreme Court ruling on trans rights.

Marks & Spencer has paused recruitment as it continues to battle a severe cyber attack.

April saw increases in the potential compensation tribunals can award, including guidelines on 'injury to feelings' awards.

The IER argued that the proposals concerning fire and rehire would still allow employers to dismiss and re-engage staff under vaguely defined ‘likely financial difficulties’.

Employers are being urged to take a more active role in addressing loneliness inside and outside the workplace.
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Peers criticise number of amendments government is making to the Employment Rights Bill, as they debate legislation in the House of Lords.

M&S bakery worker wins claim for automatic unfair dismissal and pregnancy discrimination at Watford employment tribunal.

Most HR directors in retail believe Employment Rights Bill will have a negative impact, with half saying it will reduce headcount.

The UK’s first transgender judge to appeal biological sex ruling by the Supreme Court at the European Court of Human Rights.

EHRC update on practical implications of Supreme Court ruling described as 'ill-conceived' with Green Party calling for it to be withdrawn.

Employment Rights Bill: companies fear the difficulties of implementing so many changes at one time.

The government will table an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill that means firearms officers who go to trial are granted anonymity.

An employment judge who delayed providing written reasons in a case for six months has been issued with formal advice for misconduct.