Liability for contractors’ wrongdoing

The CoA recently upheld a High Court decision that Barclays was vicariously liable for sexual assaults made by a doctor working as an independent contractor

Preparing for employees' subject access requests

As much as HR should be hoping for genuine requests from concerned employees without a broader agenda, they should prepare for the worst

Legal lowdown: Tackling transphobia at work

Gender reassignment is a protected characteristic, but employers need to do more to stamp out discrimination

The dangers of being too trusting

Companies place a lot of faith in their employees as they see them as the future of their business

PAYE proposals could create further worker status confusion

Gig economy workers may have to pay income tax if the government accepts recommendations made by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS)

Mencap wins appeal on back pay for overnight care shifts

The Court of Appeal has ruled that carers who have to sleep at their workplace will not be paid the National Minimum Wage unless they have to work during that time

Legal-ease: Dress codes

Should war be waged on working wardrobes?

Legal-ease: Indirect discrimination

Indirect discrimination, proportionality and legitimate aims

Legal-ease: The impact of scrapping tribunal fees

The impact of the Supreme Court's ruling to scrap tribunal fees

Five top tips for giving notice of dismissal to employees

The Supreme Court has ruled written notice only becomes valid once read so now is the time for employers to review dismissal processes

SPL discrimination cases: The lowdown

Two recent parental leave cases have shone the spotlight on what constitutes sex discrimination in relation to paternity pay. Here are some key questions answered

A postcard from... Turkey

Our 'postcard from' series keeps your updated on key HR areas in different countries