Essential employment law news and guidance including the latest case law, legal commentary and new employment legislation for employers and HR professionals.
Government White Paper confirms skills-based immigration system
The government has confirmed today that it will introduce a skills-based immigration system once the UK leaves the EU.
Immigration...
EU settlement scheme: What employers can do now
The political to and fro of Brexit can be distracting for employers, but there are preparations they can make now...
What should employers consider when publishing parental leave and pay policies?
The government said in October that it plans to consult on the former employment relations minister Jo Swinson’s bill to...
Non-disclosure agreements: the role they play in resolving disputes
XpertHR consultant editor Darren Newman argues that any curbing of the abuse of confidentiality clauses needs to be done without...
Commentary
The case for an independent labour standards agency
Consultant editor Darren Newman considers the current system of labour standards enforcement and suggests that the Government could play a...
Proceeding with a disciplinary hearing when companion unavailable
XpertHR’s consultant editor Darren Newman looks at a recent decision highlighting the potential danger in proceeding with a disciplinary hearing...
Gig economy drivers on collision course with GDPR
Some of the major names in the development of the gig economy − such as Deliveroo, Pimlico Plumbers and Uber...
Discrimination
Raheem Sterling case: What actions can employers take for incidents outside work?
Chelsea supporter Colin Wing recently lost his job in connection to alleged racist abuse he made against Manchester City player...
Largest university in UK hit by boycott over outsourced staff
Academics, students and leading politicians have launched a boycott of the University of London in support of outsourced workers
Christmas in the workplace: 10 common employer queries
During the Christmas period employers face a minefield of HR challenges. How well prepared is your organisation for the festive...
Redundancy
The leaving collection: the end of the whip-round?
The traditional collection for a departing colleague faces an uncertain future – is it dying out? Can HR do anything...
Homebase rescued but 1,500 jobs face axe
Homebase creditors have voted in favour of a company voluntary agreement (CVA) that will see 42 of its branches closing...
Five lesser known maternity rights women must be aware of
With statistics suggesting autumn is the most popular season to give birth, Beverley Sunderland clarifies some lesser known maternity rights...
Tupe
CBRE recognised for change management in Carillion collapse
CBRE won the 2018 Personnel Today Award for Managing Change this evening, in recognition for the speedy transfer of Carillion’s...
Real People HR made HR Consultancy of the Year 2018
Real People HR walked away with HR Consultancy of the Year at tonight’s Personnel Today Awards 2018 in recognition of...
CBRE makes an HR Impact with staff transfer from Carillion
The HR Impact Award, sponsored by XpertHR, went to CBRE Global Workplace Solutions at the Personnel Today Awards 2018 this...
Maternity & Paternity
What should employers consider when publishing parental leave and pay policies?
The government said in October that it plans to consult on the former employment relations minister Jo Swinson’s bill to...
2019 employment law: eight changes to look out for
Although Brexit dominates the news, there will be a number of important employment law developments in 2019. Clio Springer sets...
One-HR employment law review (webinar)
Last chance to book your place: 6 December 2018 at 2pm. Barrister Kevin Charles scrutinises the latest developments in employment law including whistleblowing, minimum wage and more...
