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 poll of zero-hours contract workers commissioned by the TUC revealed that 84% wanted regular hours of work – compared to just 14% who did not.
Downing Street says government plans to introduce a ‘right to switch off’ could boost productivity by allowing people time to rest.
Day-one rights signals the need for a more strategic approach to hiring, one that emphasises thorough pre-employment screening, careful referencing, and the potential extension of probation periods.
A legacy of ‘structural racism’ means that one in six black and ethnic minority workers are in insecure jobs, according to the TUC.
BBC asks Huw Edward to return £200,000 in salary received after his arrest, as it launches independent review of its workplace culture.
British Airway takes on government and equalities watchdog at EAT over associative discrimination case relating to ‘fire and rehire’ during the pandemic.
The King’s Speech has unveiled more than 30 new pieces of legislation, including an extensive employment bill expanding workers' rights.
The new Labour government's work pledges have garnered support from voters across the political spectrum, a survey for the TUC has found.
Consulting firm PwC is cutting back its summer perk of allowing staff to finish at lunchtime on Fridays.
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The Institute of Directors has conducted research providing insights as to what businesses really think about the new government's sweeping plans for employment.
Labour's landslide win will usher in a new landscape for employers and employees. HR will have its hands full keeping on top of the stream of change promised in the new government's first 100 days.
On a night of political drama, Labour, as predicted, has swept to victory. We unpick some of its key proposals affecting employers.
The Labour party will create an employer watchdog called the Fair Work Agency, according to an interview with deputy leader Angela Rayner.
Number of people in insecure work reaches a record high of 4.1 million, according to TUC analysis published today.
Labour Party launches its general election manifesto, confirming numerous changes to workers’ rights if it forms a government on 5 July.
