It was recently reported that German software company SAP is seeking to recruit hundreds of people with autism as it believes they have a unique talent for IT work.
The interview still remains one the most important tools for those conducting internal disciplinary and grievance investigations. Employers’ decisions relating to disciplinary and grievance matters...
The Employment Tribunal yesterday rejected an age discrimination claim made by lawyer Leslie Seldon against his former firm Clarkson Wright and Jakes, bringing an end to the six-year legal battle that...
The Government is facing increased pressure to introduce a ban on "zero hours contracts" as trade union groups renew calls for them to be outlawed.
Last month Kent police’s youth police and crime commissioner, Paris Brown, was pressured into stepping down a week after being hired. The reason: the 17-year-old had tweeted homophobic and racist...
News that the Britvic squash factory in Chelmsford will shut, with the loss of between 230 and 400 members of staff, means the company, whose iconic brand has been around for more than 75 years, will...
National Basketball Association player Jason Collins recently came out as gay, making him the only openly gay male in the professional game. While many fans and commentators were supportive of...
Known as TUPE, The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 is a law which aims to protect employees should a business in which they work change hands.
Most TV presenters (82%) who are over 50 are men, leading to calls of ageism and sexism among female staff at major UK broadcasters.
Cloud technology is the future for the business-world. According to KPMG, it’s now used by most organisations. However, with this new technology come new risks for company information security, and it...
Almost two years ago, the Bribery Act 2010 came into force. Before the legislation was passed, there was understandable concern among employers that many actions of their employees would fall foul of...
A leading employment lawyer has warned Labour that given the popularity of casual working arrangements in certain sectors, introducing a ban on zero hours contracts may be difficult to implement.
