The government's announcement not to build a high-speed link between Leeds and Manchester could see thousands of planned jobs in the region come under threat, according to local experts.
Workplace expert Acas has published new guidance encouraging employers to explore all options before resorting to fire and rehire tactics when changing employee contracts.
Law firm Leigh Day has launched a potentially £140 million compensation claim on behalf of Amazon drivers working as 'delivery service partners'.
We learned from the Department for Transport’s (DfT) latest annual accounts that Network Rail is hiring 79% of contractors on an outside IR35 basis.
A new report by AON, Gig Economy: Financial Security of Greater Control, found 18% of HRDs believed 75% or more of their workforce will be made up of contractors by 2025.
Thirty-three per cent of UK employers plan to reduce working hours, cut pay or impose leave in the face of COVID-19
IR35 implementation in the private sector will be delayed for a year given the current Coronavirus pandemic, it was confirmed last night (17 March)
HR magazine spoke to professionals in the sector to gauge the reaction to the UK’s new financial plans
Due to the UK government’s upcoming revised tax rules, 19% of contractors have said they are looking for permanent roles
The government has confirmed changes to off-payroll working rules (IR35) will go ahead on 6 April 2020
There could be backlash from employees if businesses have to cut staff or reduce hours as a response to drops in business due to the coronavirus
According to a recent employment tribunal case the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (‘TUPE’) do apply to workers
