Richard Fox

?The public mood is now very much focused on Christmas. The government has liberalised lockdown to allow for more social mixing over the festive period and quarantine requirements have been relaxed...

Workplaces are becoming increasingly politicised, with research from Jobsite finding that 46% of employees have noticed an increase in political discussion among colleagues

The instance of Ted Baker offers some important lessons to other employers as they seek to update their approach in a post-#MeToo? era

Employers will have to ensure they follow best practice and guidance, and the law, in managing their workforce

Shadow chancellor Ed Balls has been quoted as saying the pay-out to Sharon Shoesmith, reported to be as much as £600,000, left a “bad taste” in the mouth.

Controversy surrounds the attempt to reverse the 2002 Dispute Resolution Regulations.