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‘Be direct’ to avoid escalating conflict, advises Acas
Reforming paternity leave could benefit UK by £13bn a year
The introduction of six weeks’ well-paid leave for fathers in their baby's first year would boost economic growth and better support working families.
Employers’ duty of care: keeping workers safe in a heatwave
Employers should opt to make necessary reasonable adjustments for more vulnerable workers, for example to allowing employees to work from home or offer flexible working hours.
Bioethanol plant closure could lead to 4,000 job losses
Thousands of jobs in the UK are at stake over the potential loss of a bioethanol business in Hull because of deals struck between the US and the UK.
Commentary
Fire and rehire: the relocation question
Under new fire-and-rehire rules, even the most reasonable employer could face unfair dismissal claims if it tries to relocate staff.
Opposition to Supreme Court sex ruling is ‘wishful thinking’
Activists who question legitimacy of Supreme Court ruling on the definition of sex are ‘helping nobody’, says EHRC commissioner.
Higgs’ victory has ‘profound’ implications for employers
Employment lawyers and other experts provide their reaction to the Higgs v Farmor's School ruling and examine the implications for employers.
Discrimination
Progressive DEI policy is a red line for younger employees
A growing number of UK employees say they would be prepared to leave their jobs if employers reduce or abandon their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
HR manager with ‘messy’ work loses discrimination case
An HR manager who was told his work was ‘messy’ has lost a case for discrimination and harassment at tribunal.
AI company did not racially discriminate against Chinese candidate, rules tribunal
Dr Patrick-Evans was informed by defence officials that a Chinese national could not work in this area due to national security constraints.
Redundancy
Bioethanol plant closure could lead to 4,000 job losses
Thousands of jobs in the UK are at stake over the potential loss of a bioethanol business in Hull because of deals struck between the US and the UK.
Graduate jobs this summer ‘will be toughest since 2018’
New graduates coming into the jobs’ market this summer will face a real bun fight, research has warned, with graduate...
Allianz to cut 650 jobs in the UK
Allianz tells employees in its UK insurance arm that it is to cut 650 jobs because of difficult market conditions.
Tupe
Top 10 HR questions January 2025: TUPE employee information
January 2025's top 10 HR questions include FAQs ion TUPE, severe weather, notice periods, and alcohol or drug misuse
BMA staff ready to strike over pay
The British Medical Association is facing a walk-out after claims it had underpaid tens of advisers.
Top 10 HR questions October 2024: National living wage
Last month's most frequently asked HR questions included queries around the 'real' Living Wage and the national living wage.
Maternity & Paternity
Reforming paternity leave could benefit UK by £13bn a year
The introduction of six weeks’ well-paid leave for fathers in their baby's first year would boost economic growth and better support working families.
Parental leave system is ‘broken’, say MPs
The current system of parental leave in the UK has “fundamental failings”, according to a new report from the Women and Equalities Commission.
NDA ban vital to tackling misogyny in music industry
MPs call on ministers to ban non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases involving sexual misconduct, bullying, or discrimination.