Tribunal claims down by 70% since introduction of fees, CIPD finds

There has been a 70% drop in tribunal claims brought by employees since the introduction of fees in 2013, CIPD research has found.

Where next for collective consultation?

Collective consultation may be about to change. Again. We examine the effect these changes could have on the redundancy process.

Female-friendly employee benefits: A legal perspective

Egg freezing technology gives women the option to climb the career ladder and have a family later in life. However, is this really a positive incentive? Would it be better to focus on more...

TUC warns of ‘low-paid jobs recovery’ for women

The rise of women in work is due to more women in lower paid and part-time jobs, according to analysis by the TUC.

Is business drowning in paperwork?

The government promised to reduce the burden of bureaucracy for businesses. With the election round the corner, here's a progress report.

Data collection may cause legal ‘hurdles’ for HR, warns law firm

Updated EU data protection regulation may cause trouble for businesses collecting and mining employee data, law firm Allen & Overy has warned.

Most UK businesses support strike law reform

The majority of UK businesses support reform to strike law, law firm Eversheds has found.

Hunt promises more protection for NHS whistleblowers

Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has promised that the government will do more to protect NHS whistleblowers in the light of Robert Francis’s latest report.

Could stronger strike controls backfire?

The Conservatives' proposals to limit and control strike action could backfire and lead to an increase in illegal activity.

Hot topic: is obesity a disability? Part two

At the end of last year, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that the effects of obesity can constitute a disability. With 64% of adults in the UK classed as overweight or obese, what role –...

Employers can “breathe a sigh of relief” on Woolworths case

Employers can “breathe a sigh of relief” according to leading employment lawyers, after the advocate general of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) made the recommendation that UK employers are not...

Hot topic: is obesity a disability?

At the end of last year, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that the effects of obesity can constitute a disability. What does this mean for employers? Will they find themselves facing...