A Court of Appeal decision last month, could eventually lead to fundamental changes to the criminal records checking system.

Office romances, unauthorised absences and changes to sick leave entitlement were among some of the most common issues dealt with by employment lawyers in 2012.

When Nadia Eweida recently won her case against British Airways, a media furore followed.

The flow of global talent is vital to the UK economy, bringing the critical skills and international capabilities necessary to address global challenges in a global era.

Fraud committed by employees rose by 43% in 2012 compared with the previous year, according to analysis by the UK's fraud prevention service, CIFAS.

The number of corporate manslaughter cases opened by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) rose 40% from 45 in 2011 to 63 in 2012, according to figures published by law firm Pinsent Masons.

A package of measures aimed at reducing the number of workplace disputes that end up at employment tribunal were set out yesterday by employment relations minister Jo Swinson (pictured).

The judgments by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on manifesting religious beliefs were always going to be big news.

The number of sackings and suspensions of staff in the City of London has reached its highest level for five years, according to data from the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

Over the last few years, the complexity and cost of adherence to employment legislation has increased substantially.

An employee who became depressed when her husband told her he was gay has successfully sued her employers, Holland & Barrett.

Events in 2012 such as Tesco being fined £115,000 for having illegal workers and the revocation of London Metropolitan University’s student licence has not surprisingly led to a general increase in...