Employers are required to provide employees with an employment contract, a written statement of certain terms and conditions of their employment, within two months of the beginning of their employment.
Employer should always consult with the employee prior to changing an employee's contract of employment. Failure to follow a fair procedure when varying employees' terms and conditions of employment may result in an employee bringing a claim for breach of contract.
The government has published an ‘implementation roadmap’ for the Employment Rights Bill, confirming that, once the Bill has made it...
New graduates coming into the jobs’ market this summer will face a real bun fight, research has warned, with graduate...
Employee ownership has gone up by more than 1,600% since 2014, according to figures from the Employee Ownership Association.
There...
Chair of the Employment Lawyers' Association: ‘The evidence is clear. The tribunal cannot cope with the rising tide of employment litigation.’
IoD: ‘Government has yet to show that it is listening to the concerns of business about the potential unintended consequences of the Bill as it is currently drafted.’
May 2025's top HR questions include one about a new criminal offence for an organisational failure to prevent fraud.
We look at common questions on employers' minds regarding bank holidays. Northern Ireland marks the Battle of the Boyne on 12 July.
Under new fire-and-rehire rules, even the most reasonable employer could face unfair dismissal claims if it tries to relocate staff.
At the Acas 2025 conference in Westminster, Soames accused the government of failing to listen to businesses's concerns about the proposals.
Workers could be awarded compensation after their death if businesses breach a ban on zero-hours contracts.
Gig or platform workers can be an overlooked group when it comes to employment protections and safety.
Clarity on their...
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’.
Court of Appeal hears test case on the employment status of a Ryanair pilot that could have major implications for aviation and other sectors.
The clocks go forward an hour at 1:00am GMT on Sunday 30 March 2025. But what does this mean for...
The CIPD is urging the government to provide clarity for employers as new amendments to the Employment Rights Bill are unveiled.
