Employment law

Volkswagen has agreed a deal with the IG Metall trade union that will avoid further strikes, plant closures in Germany and immediate compulsory redundancies.

The Post Office's ‘flipping’ practice saw staff sacked then rehired as contractors on inflated rates.

Employers are taking early action ahead of the introduction of new employment rights legislation, a new study shows.

MAC annual report points to need for nuanced approach for reducing immigration while filling roles with domestic workers.

An MP has led a debate on strengthening employee rights for terminally ill workers.

With new neonatal care entitlements coming into effect in April 2025, Kavitha Sivasubramaniam looks at how employers should prepare

As debates continue about on site versus remote, how does hybrid working impact workplace culture?

Businesses seeking to cut costs through redundancies post-budget should not rely on this as the sole reason for dismissal.

The CIPD calls for the government to engage in meaningful consultation to avoid negative outcomes from the Employment Rights Bill.

How can net migration be reduced, as the government wants, while addressing UK skills shortages?

Baby products business Mothercare created a “sham” redundancy to sack an employee who took maternity leave.

Retail companies are recruiting young store assistants without basic employment rights for seasonal work, an investigation by the Observer has alleged.

Employers of seasonal workers need to be well versed in the proposals of the Employment Rights Bill, which if misunderstood or ignored could lead to tribunal proceedings and reputational damage.

HSBC has lost an appeal against a court decision to reinstate a tribunal claim that alleged it discriminated against a candidate for a senior sales position.

The arrival of the first Labour government for 14 years ushered in a host of changes for employers.