Points-based immigration to open UK to highly-skilled workers

The UK government has revealed further details of its points-based immigration system, due to start on 1 January 2021

Is workplace data the future of employment law?

Data-intensive employment law, based on huge data sets, could soon be commonplace

Back to basics... Criminal offences outside the workplace

Our back to basics series brings you top tips from industry experts on the bread and butter areas of HR

Hot topic: Early-stage pregnancy loss, part two

An Imperial College London study into the psychological impact of early-stage pregnancy loss has called for more support for individuals who have experienced such trauma

Time to prepare for the 2021 Immigration System

It is anticipated 2020 will see huge changes to our immigration system causing potentially dramatic issues for employers and HR personnel, here we consider the key proposals

Tribunals and lower courts must be restricted after Brexit

The Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) is concerned that allowing lower courts and tribunals to depart from retained EU law will lead to uncertainty

Uber attempts to be free of employee responsibility

Ride-hailing company Uber is reportedly trying to establish a new category to exonerate itself of any responsibility for its employees

Can employees be held liable for social media posts?

How should businesses manage an incident where a senior individual has made controversial comments on social media that have a negative impact on the business?

Paid parental bereavement leave law introduced

?Parents who suffer the loss of a child will now be entitled to two weeks’ paid statutory leave under the Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Regulations, known as ‘Jack’s Law’

EHRC guidance on sexual harassment signals need for a radical cultural shift

You can have all the policies, procedures and good intentions in the world, but if they are not put into practice and reviewed on a regular basis, how can they be considered genuine?

The legal framework for discrimination and harassment could be about to change

The UK legal framework around discrimination and harassment has come under scrutiny, as industry bodies have called for the government and employers to do more

Exploring the right to be accompanied in disciplinary or grievance hearings

While Acas guidance sets out the rules, there are some aspects where a more relaxed approach is best practice