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

Does your business have a false sense of security?

Various big-name businesses have recently been targeted by hackers. But how (and why) does this keep happening?

SPL: A father's view

The arrival of our son Harry meant I was lucky enough to be one of the first fathers to take shared parental leave (SPL)

Government aiming to align income tax with National Insurance contributions

Chancellor George Osborne said the government “remains concerned” about the growth of salary sacrifice arrangements

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

Workplace bullying a growing concern, says Acas

Analysis from Acas reveals bullying is a serious issue in Britain's workplaces

Hot topic: Extension of Shared Parental Leave, part two

Older people have been given the right to take time off to help care for their grandchildren

Hot topic: Extension of Shared Parental Leave to grandparents

Older people have been given the right to take time off to help care for their grandchildren

Racial harassment prevalent in UK workplaces

The results of the largest ever survey of attitudes towards race at work contain some troubling findings

Relaxing Sunday trading laws – key considerations for employers

Relaxed Sunday trading will obviously benefit employers, but how can they protect against potential backlash from employees?

We are investing in the wrong diversity initiatives

Initiatives such as name-blind recruitment and women on boards don't address underlying diversity issues

Shared parental leave gaining momentum

Shared parental leave is growing in popularity, but mass take-up is not without obstacles