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Which employers offer equal parental leave?
Judge in Supreme Court ruling said he’d ‘take the flak’
Judge in Supreme Court ruling on definition of sex says he sympathises with the feeling that trans people had something taken away from them.
A third of UK employers use ‘bossware’ to track staff
A third of UK employers are using ‘bossware’ to track their employees, according to a survey by the Chartered Management Institute.
Employment lawyers voice AI fears on tribunal claims
AI-generated claims were often lengthy and included inaccuracies or irrelevant arguments, all of which required a detailed response from employers.
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
Judge in Supreme Court ruling said he’d ‘take the flak’
Judge in Supreme Court ruling on definition of sex says he sympathises with the feeling that trans people had something taken away from them.
Sainsbury’s manager awarded £60k following colleague’s aggressive behaviour
Former manager at Sainsbury’s awarded £60,000 for constructive dismissal, whistleblowing detriment and sex discrimination.
Estate agent ‘demoted’ after desk move awarded £21k
An estate agent who won his case for constructive unfair dismissal after feeling demoted when he transferred to another branch...
Redundancy
Gregg Wallace launches legal action against BBC dismissal
Gregg Wallace has launched legal action against the BBC after his dismissal from MasterChef, according to filings with the High Court.
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.
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
Which employers offer equal parental leave?
Research reveals list of all 165 UK employers offering equal parental leave, offering on average 20 weeks’ paternity leave on full pay.
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.