Bouncing back from Big Sam’s exodus: HR lessons

England manager Sam Allardyce's departure poses the question of what standards a senior employee should be held to

Legal case study: Whistleblowing and agency workers

Irrespective of no direct contractual relationship with an agency worker, a firm can be liable under whistleblowing legislation

Care workers sue over not being paid minimum wage

UNISON is taking a local council and care provider to court over failing to pay the minimum wage

Uber tribunal case has employment lawyers "glued"

ELAS consultant Emma O'Leary discusses the cab-hailing firm's ongoing tribunal case

Legal lowdown: Unpaid internships and the National Trust

Third sector employers may be able to lawfully engage unpaid interns, but could nevertheless face controversy

The Eva Carneiro tribunal: lessons on avoiding high-profile disputes

Employers would be well-advised to consider settlement early and often to avoid legal disputes

Derbyshire NHS Trust “scandal”: when should an employer give in?

Defending a claim in a tribunal will usually involve significant legal fees and risks irreparable reputation damage, so when should you settle?

Private employee messages ruling not a 'green light for snooping'

By snooping unnecessarily employers can damage the trust between themselves and their workers

Legal update: The right to be accompanied

Employers must be mindful of a recent amendment to the ACAS guidance on the right to be accompanied at disciplinary and grievance meetings

Don't be complacent about tribunal claims

The reduction in tribunal claims since the introduction of fees is good news for employers – but now's not the time to be complacent

HR should not pull the strings in tribunal processes

HR professionals interfering in tribunal decision-making processes may lead to a verdict of unfair dismissal

Employment tribunal cases drop by 72%

Employment tribunal cases have fallen by 72% since fees were introduced.