Managing difficult employees: how do you solve a problem like Mario?

Mario Balotelli has joined Liverpool FC after the club agreed a £16 million fee with AC Milan so will be spending the season at Anfield; but only if he behaves.

Acas figures could prompt tribunal fees rethink

Employers and their staff successfully using Acas's early conciliation service might make the government rethink the level that they set tribunal fees, according to Kingsley Napley head of employment...

Changes to workers’ rights shouldn't make bosses complacent

With sweeping changes to workers’ rights in England and Wales, Leanne Thomas, employment law specialist at DJM Solicitors, says employers should ensure they don’t fall foul of complacency.

5,000 SMEs risk fines over auto-enrolment

A lack of understanding about their legal obligations could see as many as 5,000 small employers face fines, according to research by Creative Auto Enrolment.

Job applicants do not have to disclose minor offences, Supreme Court rules

The Supreme Court has ruled that forcing job applicants to disclose minor crimes as part of background checks is a breach of their human rights.

Should obesity be considered a disability at work?

The European court will soon hear a case that could radically change equality and discrimination law. If obesity is classed as a disability, companies throughout Europe will need to take notice.

Family of dead workers entitled to claim holiday pay, rules ECJ

Employers are liable for claims of unpaid holiday pay even if a member of staff dies in service, following a ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) yesterday.

Tribunal fees have caused "perilously low" number of cases

The number of tribunal cases brought between January and March this year was up slightly from the previous quarter, but is significantly lower than 12 months ago, following the introduction of...

Tribunal rules commission must be included in holiday pay

Workers whose total pay package relies heavily on commission will have this reflected in their holiday pay, following a ruling in favour of an employee in a tribunal.

LLP members gain whistleblower rights in landmark ruling

Members of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) will from now on be classed as workers, with all the associated rights, after the Supreme Court ruled in favour of LLP member Krista Bates van...

The long-term impact of tribunal fees on workplace relationships

The introduction of tribunal fees, which came into effect on 29 July 2013, has certainly launched a shot across the bow for all those involved with and/or interested in the concept of employment...

Acas denies employment changes will put pressure on employers

Early conciliation could cost business in time in money, according to an employment lawyer. But Acas argues research shows early conciliation provides far better outcomes for employers and employees.