Helping someone prepare to be a witness in an employment case

The key things you need to know to help your company’s witnesses prepare for the hearing

London could suffer skills shortage if EU migrants forced to leave

London relies on migrant labour for many essential services; 13% of the capital's workforce were born in the EU

Acas releases gig economy guidance

It comes as legal cases over the status of workers in the gig economy continue to make headlines

Legal lowdown: Are you paying staff correctly?

With several big firms being fined for failing to pay the minimum wage, it's time to check your processes

Tax treatment of self-employed must be addressed in gig economy

A Resolution Foundation panel debated how the tax system must change to address new ways of working

Last orders? Banning drinking during working hours

Lloyds' decision to ban drinking during work hours has drawn much attention, but what is the law?

Younger firms more of a data security risk

Younger businesses are considerably less certain on how long they are legally required to retain documents

Supreme Court allows cohabitee to receive survivor’s pension

A recent court decision could have significant implications for other UK public service pension schemes

The state of the union: The future of IR

Are trade unions really representing modern workers or do they need to change with the times?

Do we care enough about carers?

Employers should consider support for employees who are also carers if they don't want to lose talented staff

Hot topic part two: The apprenticeship levy

Employers with a pay bill of more than £3 million each year will be required to invest in apprenticeships

Hot topic: The apprenticeship levy

Employers with a pay bill of more than £3 million each year will be required to invest in apprenticeships