Pay & benefits
Unpaid work means women underpaid by £126bn
Unpaid work such as childcare, cooking and cleaning means the gender pay gap is much higher than official figures, according...
Directors’ rights and responsibilities under CJRS
On 4 April HM Revenue and Customs published new guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Up until now,...
Spain may launch permanent universal basic income
New income system will continue after the coronavirus crisis in the country abates, signals deputy prime minister.
April 2020 employment law changes: eight tasks for HR
Each April, HR professionals must ensure that their organisation complies with the latest round of amended employment laws and deadlines....
Company car drivers offered tax relief during coronavirus lockdown
Employees with company cars who are unable to use them because of the current lockdown are to be granted some...
Treasury urged to look again at coronavirus scheme loophole
Government officials thought to be looking at ways of helping those caught between jobs in March.
Better communication is key to unlocking the value of health and wellbeing benefits
With this month (April) being the start of a new financial year, Paul Avis argues that now is a good...
Furlough in action: BA, M&S, Disney, McAlpine and more
Employers are putting thousands of staff on furlough to reduce their costs and seek to protect their employment during a...
Top 10 HR questions March 2020: Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic dominated the top 10 most popular FAQs in March.
The coronavirus outbreak is having a big impact...
Personnel Today Awards 2020 open for entries
Entries have opened for the 2020 Personnel Today Awards, recognising the HR professionals, teams and suppliers that have delivered outstanding...
‘Emergency brake’ on minimum wage rises may be needed
As the national living wage rate increases by more than 6%, the economic uncertainty posed by the coronavirus means the...
Arcadia to defer pension contributions as coronavirus hits cashflow
Arcadia Group defers pension payments to stave off Covid-19 cash crisis...
Mental health: why employees don’t ask for help (webinar)
ON -DEMAND | | As coronavirus has an unprecedented impact on people's lives, employees' mental health is in the spotlight. But admitting...
What you need to know about furlough
Employment lawyer Helen Farr explores the ins and outs of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Workers will be able to carry over annual leave for two years
Workers who have not taken all of their statutory annual leave entitlement this year due to the coronavirus will be...
