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Sullivan Review shows how ‘sex’ has been purged from data
Ben & Jerry’s accuses Unilever for sacking boss over activism
Ice-cream firm Ben & Jerry’s has said its chief executive, David Stever, was being removed by its parent company, Unilever, over the company’s political and social activism.
Finland’s workplaces the key to top spot in World Happiness Index
UK and US slip down the league as Finnish workplaces make a major contribution to the country's success in the World Happiness Index.
Santander branch closures put 750 jobs at risk
Santander has announced plans to close 95 branches across the UK, putting 750 jobs at risk.
Commentary
Higgs’ victory has ‘profound’ implications for employers
Employment lawyers and other experts provide their reaction to the Higgs v Farmor's School ruling and examine the implications for employers.
McDonald’s: zero hours culture feeds sexual harassment allegations
A deluge of allegations of employee harassment and abuse are threatening to cloud the fast food giant's reputation.
The sexual (harassment) revolution
Emma O’Connor reports on proactive duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace and how employers can prepare.
Discrimination
Sullivan Review shows how ‘sex’ has been purged from data
Sullivan Review shows how biological sex has been erased from official data and that the meaning of sex is ‘no longer stable’.
Google agrees $28m payout to settle racial bias claims
Google is to pay $28m (£21.5m) to settle racial bias claims against the business, according to lawyers involved in the case.
‘Independent’ team to handle Armed Forces complaints
Tri-service team to handle bullying, discrimination and harassment complaints, 'independent' of army, air force and navy chain of command.
Redundancy
Santander branch closures put 750 jobs at risk
Santander has announced plans to close 95 branches across the UK, putting 750 jobs at risk.
P&O Ferries scandal: Employment Rights Bill must protect seafarers, urge unions
New laws will help seafarers but further specific action needs to be taken by ministers.
US judges block ‘sham’ firings of federal workers on probation
US judges have ordered several federal government agencies to reinstate the jobs of probationary employees fired en masse last month.
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
Ministers commit to miscarriage and pregnancy loss leave
Ministers 'fully accept principle of pregnancy loss bereavement leave' and take forward amendments to include miscarriage in workers' rights.
Fifth of bereaved employees would have liked more time off work – poll
A fifth of bereaved employees (21%) would have liked more time off to manage and work through their grief.
Tennis pros to receive paid maternity leave from WTA tour
Tennis players on the Women’s Tennis Association Tour are set to receive paid maternity leave in a landmark scheme supported by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the PIF.