Government plans to scrap automatic union contributions

The government has announced plans to stop public sector workers automatically paying subscriptions to trade unions from their salaries.

UK employees increasingly working night shifts

There has been a significant increase in the number of UK employees working night shifts, according to a report from the TUC.

How to make sure you're PAYE compliant

The government recently imposed new legislation that requires intermediaries, including employment agencies, to report non-PAYE employees to HMRC on a quarterly basis.

IVF: Dos and don’ts for employers

The number of women having children in their forties has more than quadrupled in the last 30 years. Many now turn to in vitro fertilisation (IVF) to start families later in life. Often they are at a...

Supporting transgender employees

We may only be in July, but 2015 could be known as the year that transgender issues became mainstream. People like Caitlyn Jenner, Laverne Cox & Kellie Maloney have undoubtedly increased public...

EHRC research reveals 'worrying' levels of pregnancy discrimination

More than one in 10 (11%) female employees have been dismissed, compulsively made redundant where others in their workplace were not, or treated so poorly they felt they had to leave their jobs after...

English employment law abroad

When does an employee who does not ordinarily work in the UK have UK employment rights?

"Good employment, not just full employment" urges TUC general secretary

Government targets for full employment should also consider the quality of jobs, according to TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady.

How a 'Brexit' could impact on employment law

The promise of an EU referendum on the horizon leaves many wondering what the impact on UK employment legislation could be.

Work on ‘enduring strength’ of union relationship, advises Network Rail HRD

Employers should work on building a strong relationship with their trade unions, according to Network Rail HR director, organisational development and network operations, Tim Craddock.

Government forges ahead with strike reforms

Reforms to minimum turnouts in strike ballots and time limits on mandates for industrial action will go ahead as planned with the unveiling of the government’s Trades Union Bill today.

The power of an open mind in mediation

People embroiled in conflict express themselves in many different ways; some contain themselves in steely silence, others let rip with verbal tirades. But there is one behaviour that is close to...