Last week’s appointment of a new home secretary, Suella Braverman, has highlighted a crucial and legally necessary role in the fight against modern slavery still remains vacant.
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has reported the UK government to the United Nations (UN) over its attempts to derail strike action in the country.
Today, Liz Truss became the new leader of the Conservative party and the prime minister of the UK. Here we examine which HR issues should be at the top of her agenda.
Workers on zero-hours contracts think the benefits outweigh the negatives, despite calls for them to be banned by campaign groups.
A recent report by the Fawcett Society found that 44% of women said their menopause symptoms affected their ability to do their job and one in 10 had actually left their job due to their symptoms....
The government has confirmed it will not align tax status and employment rights for the foreseeable future – this was one of the key takeaways from its long-awaited response to an employment status...
Following the 2021 Supreme Court ruling that found Uber drivers are classed as workers under UK law, the government has launched new guidance on employment status.
Over half of employees (60%) have said their employer actively discourages them from taking time off, according to new research.
It is being widely reported that various parts of the UK economy face the threat of industrial action over the remaining months of 2022. In the last 20 years, it was 2011 that saw the largest number...
Low paternity pay meant just a third of eligible new fathers took paternity leave in the last year.
This month, trade union GMB has pledged to launch legal action against app-based taxi company Bolt regarding the status of its workers.
Proposals allowing employers to use agency workers to carry out the duties of striking staff have been branded unworkable, according to experts.