Consultant editor Darren Newman considers whistleblowing in the NHS, focusing on the public interest test and the danger of working...
Legal opinion
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An EU and employment law barrister has described Theresa May’s purported guarantee on workers’ rights after Brexit as “meaningless” in...
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Consultant editor Darren Newman considers the current system of labour standards enforcement and suggests that the Government could play a...
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XpertHR’s consultant editor Darren Newman looks at a recent decision highlighting the potential danger in proceeding with a disciplinary hearing...
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Some of the major names in the development of the gig economy − such as Deliveroo, Pimlico Plumbers and Uber...
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In recent cases it has become apparent that Uber, City Sprint, Deliveroo and Pimlico Plumbers had each created contracts that purported to ensure that their “partners” – the drivers, cyclists and plumbers – were classed as “self employed”
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XpertHR consultant editor Darren Newman considers the arguments before the Supreme Court in Pimlico Plumbers Ltd and another v Smith,...
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Employers often use interim or “springboard” injunctions to protect confidential information after employees decide to leave. But they are not...
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Three Square Market, a Wisconsin-based tech company, recently became one of the first in the world to microchip staff. David...
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Darren Newman asks if an employment tribunal was correct to hold that it was...
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New rules regarding references in the financial services industry come into force on 7 March as part of the Senior...
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With the gender pay gap reporting Regulations coming into force in April, it is critical that HR teams can understand...
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Many companies are moving away from annual appraisals towards monitoring employees’ progress throughout the year. Keely Rushmore offers advice on...
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Theresa May recently pledged to tackle the stigma around mental health problems with a host of new initiatives. However, HR...
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The proposal by an MEP that UK nationals could take out “associate EU citizenship” could appeal to UK employers who...