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Employees voting with feet as return-to-office pressure increases – CIPD
Postmasters could take ownership of Post Office
Postmasters could take over the running and ownership of the Post Office, the government has suggested, under plans to reimagine...
Manager dismissed after covert recording with HR wins €10k
Manager summarily dismissed after covert phone recording with HR was shared with the CEO awarded €10,000 for unfair dismissal.
TUC launches inspections of workplaces for heat safety
The TUC has organised a nationwide inspection of workplaces this week for heat safety, with more than 1,000 trade union health and safety reps signed up to take part.
Commentary
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.
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.
Discrimination
Ethnicity and disability pay gaps: Ready to report? (webinar)
17 July 2025 | Register now for our webinar on the reporting requirements in the pipeline for ethnicity and disability pay gaps.
Black TV professionals’ experiences of racism are rife, says report
More than nine in 10 Black TV professionals have experienced prejudice or discrimination, according to research led by Aston University....
Gregg Wallace case: don’t be too hasty to dismiss autism ‘excuse’, warns lawyer
‘Autistic traits like sensory sensitivity, differences in communication and challenges with social boundaries are real’
Redundancy
Postmasters could take ownership of Post Office
Postmasters could take over the running and ownership of the Post Office, the government has suggested, under plans to reimagine...
Microsoft to cut 9,000 jobs globally as role of AI increases
About 9,000 jobs are to be shed by Microsoft in its latest round of layoffs as the company looks to adopt more AI and streamline management and sales.
Top 10 HR questions June 2025: Redundancy consultation
June's top 10 features employers' questions about when and how to carry out redundancy consultation.
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
Bereavement leave to extend to miscarriages before 24 weeks
Parents who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy will be entitled to bereavement leave.
Under an amendment to...
Asda hails major upgrade in employees’ benefits
Retail giant Asda has confirmed what it calls ‘a significant enhancement’ to its family-friendly policies for employees during key life moments.
Top 10 HR questions June 2025: Redundancy consultation
June's top 10 features employers' questions about when and how to carry out redundancy consultation.