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House of Lords votes against day-one dismissal rights
Government launches call for evidence on unpaid internships
Government launches call for evidence on unpaid and underpaid internships and work trials as it seeks to tighten rules.
Jaguar Land Rover to lose 500 management roles
Jaguar Land Rover will cut up to 500 management roles in the UK after facing financial pressures from US trade tariffs.
Zero-hours employees may have to request guaranteed hours
New rights for workers on zero-hours contracts could be watered down after a proposed amendment to the Employment Rights Bill as it is debated in the House of Lords.
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
Ethnicity and disability pay gaps: Ready to report? (webinar)
ON-DEMAND | Watch our webinar on the reporting requirements in the pipeline for ethnicity and disability pay gaps.
Trans row nurse cleared of misconduct as tribunal resumes
Trans row nurse Sandie Peggie has been cleared of gross misconduct as her tribunal against NHS Fife resumes.
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....
Redundancy
Jaguar Land Rover to lose 500 management roles
Jaguar Land Rover will cut up to 500 management roles in the UK after facing financial pressures from US trade tariffs.
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.
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
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.
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.