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Bar manager told she looked ‘very Aryan’ wins £18k at tribunal
Women less confident of achieving pay or leadership parity
Only two-fifths of women (41%) globally expect that the gender pay gap will be closed for their generation, with confidence...
Reshuffle sparks fears over Employment Rights Bill
A reshuffle of top government positions after the resignation of deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has sparked concerns about the future of the Employment Rights Bill.
Employee who shopped online at work wins unfair dismissal claim
An administrator has won a claim for unfair dismissal after she shopped online on her work computer.
Commentary
Beware the unintended consequences of the NDA ban
NDA ban: there could be unintended consequences that are mostly to the detriment of whistleblowers and those who have been harassed.
Ministers loosen fire and rehire proposals in Employment Rights Bill
Fire and rehire proposals in the Employment Rights Bill are being amended by ministers to offer employers slightly more leeway.
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.
Discrimination
Bar manager told she looked ‘very Aryan’ wins £18k at tribunal
A bar manager who was told by her boss that she looked “very Aryan with your blue eyes and blonde...
Women less confident of achieving pay or leadership parity
Only two-fifths of women (41%) globally expect that the gender pay gap will be closed for their generation, with confidence...
EHRC submits new code of practice to government
Equality watchdog submits updated code of practice for services, public functions and associations to women and equalities minister for approval.
Redundancy
Lloyds Banking Group to target underperformers for job cuts
Lloyds Banking Group will use performance management measures to put around 5% of its staff at risk of dismissal, according to reports.
Top 10 HR questions August 2025: Conduct outside work
August's top HR questions feature FAQs on employees' behaviour outside work, including criminality or being a member of an extreme group.
P&O Ferries boss who steered 800 sackings steps down
According to a statement given to the BBC, Peter Hebblethwaite is resigning to ‘dedicate more time to family matters”.
Tupe
Top 10 HR questions July 2025: Unauthorised absence
The top HR questions in July 2025 include one on what to do if an employee fails to turn up for work.
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.
Maternity & Paternity
Women less confident of achieving pay or leadership parity
Only two-fifths of women (41%) globally expect that the gender pay gap will be closed for their generation, with confidence...
Top 10 HR questions August 2025: Conduct outside work
August's top HR questions feature FAQs on employees' behaviour outside work, including criminality or being a member of an extreme group.
Hugh’s Law calls for paid leave for parents with critically ill children
A bereaved family is campaigning for the government to introduce legislation that gives parents statutory rights if their child is critically ill.