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.
May 2025's top HR questions include one about a new criminal offence for an organisational failure to prevent fraud.
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.
The government has responded to a consultation on including agency workers in a ban on 'exploitative' zero-hours contracts.
Agency workers included in ban on ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts, as government tables amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.
MPs urge government to close loopholes that allow companies to exploit work insecurity and undercut Britain’s outstanding employers.
The Labour government has come under increased scrutiny for placing constraints on businesses, despite its plans for growth. What lies ahead for IR35, single worker status and contractor employment?
A deluge of allegations of employee harassment and abuse are threatening to cloud the fast food giant's reputation.
Two-thirds of zero-hours contract workers have been with their employer for more than a year, and one in eight for...
