Employment law

EHRC defends interim update on the implications of Supreme Court’s ruling, saying it was a matter of balancing ‘clarity and speed’.

An employment tribunal has awarded a £2m payout to almost 10,000 former employees of high street retailer Wilko.

Chair of the Employment Lawyers' Association: ‘The evidence is clear. The tribunal cannot cope with the rising tide of employment litigation.’

Candidates availability in May 2025 rose at its fastest pace since 2020, amid reports of redundancies and fewer job opportunities.

A radical departure from the adversarial approach of employers, employees, management and unions is needed – Pete Colby, Pragmatism.

The Equality Act contributes to a ‘divided Britain’, according to research revealing increasing numbers of tribunal claims for race discrimination.

‘Good work’ and focusing on wellbeing are the levers needed to get people back into work, according to CIPD chief...

More than a quarter of people (28%) work hybrid, with the proportion rising for higher earners, according to Office for National Statistics.

Farmor's School's attempt to appeal Christian school assistant Kristie Higgs free speech ruling rejected by Supreme Court.

The current system of parental leave in the UK has “fundamental failings”, according to a new report from the Women and Equalities Commission.

Human rights charity Liberty's legal challenge to lengthen EHRC consultation following Supreme Court ruling rejected by High Court.

So much work happens virtually and via screens that employees increasingly report feeling lonely. Mark Leisegang examines how employers can...

Almost half (44%) of unpaid carers who work have found their mental and physical health has got worse since taking on caring responsibilities.

While 68% of workers say their employer is supportive of their family needs, this rises to 90% for those with back-up childcare.

Job candidates crave transparency in the use of ADM in recruitment, wanting to know when and how automatic decision-making is used.