National Living Wage: Is it positive for temporary staff?

While some aspects of the NLW benefit temporary workers, there are some negative side effects

National Minimum Wage: Underpaying employers named

Retail, hairdressing and hospitality businesses were among the most prolific offenders

Students prefer to work for living wage employers

The living wage in London is currently £9.75 per hour, and £8.45 per hour outside of the capital

Employment grows but wage growth to stay weak

Research suggests this could be the result of an increase in labour supply over the past year

Do sleep-in shifts qualify for the minimum wage?

There are a number of potentially relevant factors to help determine if a worker qualifies

Understanding the difference between 'equal pay' and 'gender pay gaps'

The gender pay gap is not the same as equal pay, and people need to understand that

Average FTSE 100 CEO pay drops

There's also been a significant drop in pay ratios between the average employee and their CEO

Political uncertainty means HR issues hang in the balance

We explore the effects the minority government could have on Brexit talks, workers' rights and immigration issues

Minimum wage should cover some self-employed

A Resolution Foundation report argues for a better pay deal for gig economy workers

Higher-salary jobs less likely to offer flexibility

Only one in 10 positions with a salary between £20,000 and £34,000 offer flexible working

Work affecting mental, physical and financial health of employees

Half of UK employees say work has a negative impact on their physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

Employers freeze pay to fund National Living Wage

Employers have frozen or reduced pay to meet requirements, although some have extended the NLW to all staff