UK employers slack on whistleblowing training

Many UK firms are exposing themselves to legal risk by failing to give formal training to employees handling whistleblowing concerns.

HR warned to comply with competition law when recruiting

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published new, simplified guidance for employers to help businesses comply with competition law when recruiting.

The SMCR – is it fit for purpose?

With the impact of Brexit still being felt around the country and the recent eye-watering turnover in the Cabinet resulting in uncertainty, frustration and trepidation in the financial markets, it...

Legal teams expect a rise in HR issues in 2023

Legal departments expect employment disputes and HR compliance matters to take up more of their time in 2023 than they did the year before.

Off-the-record complaints and how to handle them

There have been various news reports of high-profile workplace bullying or harassment allegations over the past few months.

Organisations found IR35 reforms easy to follow, says HMRC

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reports on the impact of IR35 off-payroll reform have found that most organisations found it easy to comply.

REC warns of issues with digital right to work checks

The chief executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Neil Carberry, has warned UK immigration minister Robert Jenrick of issues with new digital right to work checks.

IR35 complications to continue after Jeremy Hunt’s u-turn

Experts have warned of further turbulence to come following Jeremy Hunt's announcement that the proposed repeal of IR35 reform and income and dividend tax cuts have been cancelled.

Are your anti-bribery and anti-fraud policies up to scratch?

With the pandemic’s knock-on effect lingering and a cost of living crisis underway, many challenges are on the horizon for businesses of all sectors and sizes. As with any economic crisis, the...

Cryptocurrency fraud sparks concerns over adoption of new tech

A headline-making workplace cryptocurrency fraud has reignited debate on how far employer policies should change to guard against the impact of evolving technologies at work.

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IR35: off-payroll one year on

As the anniversary of the 2021 IR35 private sector reforms – what has been the impact of the first year of off payroll working rules?

Umbrella firms trigger storm warnings

Umbrella firms take the regulatory strain out of using contractors, but while they can offer gig workers better protection, many in the sector think they exacerbate transparency issues, finds Peter...