The 12 months of 2016: October

?As our 12 Days of Christmas countdown we look at the most important HR happenings over the last year

Legal-ease: The confidentiality of protected conversations

Some employers approach pre-termination negotiations (known as protected conversations) with trepidation

British gas loses holiday pay commission legal battle

Other firms may now face legal claims over the inclusion of commission in holiday pay, lawyers have warned

Legal-ease: Protecting yourself during exit talks

Protect your position when negotiating exits

Ensuring employees take their annual leave

Employees often choose not to take annual leave in times of uncertainty. Should employers intervene?

Are gig economy workers employees?

The gig economy is rising up the agenda, but do employers understand the legal implications?

Legal lowdown: the Asda equal pay case

Retailer Asda faces the largest equal pay action in the private sector to-date, so what does this landmark case mean for other employers?

Reinstatement orders following unfair dismissal

Reinstatement orders in unfair dismissal cases are made in less than 1% of cases, and can be costly

The robots are coming: legalities in the workplace

The use of robotics in the workplace raises new legal questions on leadership, safety and discrimination

The importance of tailoring restrictive covenants

Bartholomews Agri Food v Thornton serves as a reminder of the importance of tailoring restrictive covenants

How 'pulling a sickie' could lead to more duvet days than intended

Though employees who take 'duvet days' can now be more easily disciplined, there are some factors to consider

Another step in the commission as holiday pay case

A final judgment is expected in March, but what could the possible ramifications be for employers?