Legal opinion

Activists who question legitimacy of Supreme Court ruling on the definition of sex are ‘helping nobody’, says EHRC commissioner.

Employment lawyers and other experts provide their reaction to the Higgs v Farmor's School ruling and examine the implications for employers.

A deluge of allegations of employee harassment and abuse are threatening to cloud the fast food giant's reputation.

Emma O’Connor reports on proactive duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace and how employers can prepare.

As employers mandate more days in the office, some staff are turning a blind eye. Mini Chandramouli examines the impact of 'hushed hybrid'.

Emma Gross outlines the implications of Labour's plan to ban unpaid internships for HR and employers in a bid to tackle inequality.

Denise Osterwald highlights the challenges employers need to be aware of after the changes to UK immigration system in April 2024.

Employment specialists have their say on the Tesco v Usdaw fire and rehire verdict.

The debate on sex and gender has become polarised. What are the challenges for HR and how should employers respond? 

Employment lawyer John Hayes takes issue with an article in The Times and explains why UK law strikes the right balance.

Legal academics have released criticism of the Strikes Bill, currently being scrutinised bin the House of Lords.

Sexual harassment is a major workplace issue but what are businesses' responsibilities when it comes to preventing and responding to it?

Speculation is rife for what the new Prime Minister intends for employment law, but John Hayes believes the most likely outcome would be mere tinkering.

The government is yet to respond to its consultation on flexible working. Anthony Purvis looks at existing legislation and what...

Employment lawyer Nicola Smyrl examines the new rules and potential costs around digital right-to-work checks