Coronavirus

As the first “crisis” phase of the coronavirus pandemic eases, but with the threat of a second wave still all...

John Lewis and William Hill thought to be unlikely to take advantage of scheme, but many other large firms still weighing it up.

Maria Miller's proposals aim to bolster rights of women on maternity leave, who are often considered an easy target for redundancy.

The coronavirus pandemic will make more people in urgent need of work and more employers desperate to stay in business,...

The first arrests in connection with alleged furlough fraud have been made, HM Revenue and Customs has announced.
A 57-year-old...

Empty offices with snacks still left on desks and in drawers a magnet for rodents.

Insurance, banking and financial services among sectors where pay and conditions are least affected by Covid-19 pandemic.

Teams of field sales people have had to adapt quickly to running meetings and chasing leads virtually rather than in...

Almost half (46.4%) of employees did some of their work from home during April, with the vast majority stating this...

Neil Morrison explains how the utility has coped during the coronavirus pandemic, and why HR has a duty to support...

The summer months are often a great opportunity for employee volunteering projects. But despite social distancing restrictions, there are still...

Low-cost fashion retailer Boohoo has promised to investigate workers’ pay and conditions at a Leicester factory.

The chancellor is due to announce a £2bn “kickstart jobs scheme” today in the hope it will stem youth unemployment...

Controversial plans to get workers to pay income tax on coronavirus testing kits purchased by their employer have been scrapped...

Waste management organisations have been warned against becoming complacent around other serious health and safety risks while taking measures to...