Employment law

Quarterly employment tribunal statistics show the number of open cases has risen from 39,000 to 49,800 in 12 months.

Former transport secretary Louise Haigh joins activists calling on a ban of NDAs in the Employment Rights Bill.

Academics, unions and charities have combined to call on the government to carry out a comprehensive review of parental leave,...

The government is set to announce plans to restrict work and visa applications from nationalities that it is felt are...

Allegations of bullying were made against the professor by a former member of his team after they resigned in 2018. Prof Ahmed said the allegations were a ‘malicious retaliation’.

EHRC chairwoman says it's ‘unacceptable to question the integrity of the judiciary’ following Supreme Court ruling on trans rights.

Marks & Spencer has paused recruitment as it continues to battle a severe cyber attack.

April saw increases in the potential compensation tribunals can award, including guidelines on 'injury to feelings' awards.

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’.

Employers are being urged to take a more active role in addressing loneliness inside and outside the workplace.
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Peers criticise number of amendments government is making to the Employment Rights Bill, as they debate legislation in the House of Lords.

M&S bakery worker wins claim for automatic unfair dismissal and pregnancy discrimination at Watford employment tribunal.

Most HR directors in retail believe Employment Rights Bill will have a negative impact, with half saying it will reduce headcount.

The UK’s first transgender judge to appeal biological sex ruling by the Supreme Court at the European Court of Human Rights.

EHRC update on practical implications of Supreme Court ruling described as 'ill-conceived' with Green Party calling for it to be withdrawn.