NHS pensions issue shines spotlight on taxation

A clash between pension taxation policy and NHS working practices has forced the government into a second consultation on the way the Tapered Annual Allowance interacts with public sector pensions

IR35 is about to create more red tape for private firms

Proposed changes to IR35 legislation for the private sector could create confusion around Personal Service Companies and company sizes

British Airways faces record data breach fine: HR experts react

HR must have a robust plan for cyber attacks, according to experts commenting following the news that British Airways (BA) is facing a record fine over a data breach

Checklist for preventing and dealing with misconduct

Inappropriate workplace behaviour and the need for an adequate response to complaints is a topic that continues to demand attention

Outlawing NDAs isn't good for employees or employers

Generally speaking, both the employer and employee want confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements

Legal-ease: Paid leave entitlement

As peak holiday season approaches we recap the law around paid leave entitlement

Employers risk losing contractors in IR35 changes

Brookson Legal has warned employers against taking a blanket approach to IR35 assessments ahead of the private sector rollout in April 2020

A negative outcome for positive discrimination?

Individuals are rarely totally 'equal' and so the decision to reject a candidate if they don't fit positive discrimination criteria is a risk that few employers have wished to take so far

De Bois: Employers must educate legislators on flexible working

Former MP Nick de Bois called on employers to pressure the government on matters beyond Brexit, while a panel explored strategic wellbeing and happiness at work

Home Office: Post-Brexit immigration a “two-way street”

Speakers at The Financial and Professional Services Post-BREXIT Immigration Briefing outlined the advantages and disadvantages of proposals

What HR needs to know about the Good Work Plan

People professionals must ensure compliance with new regulations coming into force next April but also this month

Legal-ease: Redundancy

The top five redundancy queries answered by our legal expert