Employers that hire gig workers are now legally required to carry out employment checks, the Home Office announced on Sunday (30 March).

A former chair of the board of teaching hospital Royal Bradford Infirmary is entitled to the same whistleblower protections as workers, a tribunal has ruled.

While yesterday's Spring Statement didn't have much in the way of surprises or certainties, let alone good news, HR leaders have highlighted one bright spot despite the missed opportunities and...

A former Citibank employee has reportedly accepted £215,000 to settle her discrimination claim, after being overlooked for promotion while on maternity leave.

A scientist has won his claim for constructive dismissal after experiencing hostility at work for his gender critical views, The Times has reported.

Ahead of the new 'failure to prevent fraud' (FTP) law, HR must have reasonable training, policies and processes for preventing fraud.

A watchdog has fined four broadcasters – the BBC, ITV, IMG and BT – £4.2million for illegally sharing pay information about freelance workers. We asked HR commentators how employers can effectively...

A HMRC worker has won £25,000 in compensation at an employment tribunal, after a manager's contact – sending a birthday card – was ruled ‘unwanted conduct’.

To encourage an inclusive working environment, employers and HR professionals must make sure that they, and their employees, are educated about visible difference.

Google agreed on Tuesday (18 March) to pay $28 million (£21.5 million) to settle a lawsuit alleging the company gave white and Asian employees better pay and career opportunities than employees of...

Leaders of HR software platform Rippling have sued a rival business, Deel, for alleged corporate espionage. The case raises questions around safeguarding company information.

A former Liverpool footballer and Sky Sports commentator has lost an IR35 appeal at the upper-tier tribunal and consequently received a tax bill of almost £300,000.