Learning from disciplinaries and grievances

Disciplinaries and grievances are two issues that can easily spiral out of control if not dealt with effectively, costing thousands of pounds and damaging staff morale, trust and reputation.

Women uncomfortable discussing maternity benefits

Female employees are reluctant to discuss maternity benefits with their employers in case it implies they are planning a pregnancy, according to research by jobs and careers community Glassdoor.

‘Much to be resolved’ following holiday pay ruling

Yesterday’s ruling that overtime will be included in holiday pay calculations still leaves uncertainty over many issues, according to CIPD employee relations adviser Mike Emmott.

Holiday pay to include overtime, appeal tribunal rules

An appeal tribunal has ruled that overtime must be taken into account when calculating holiday pay.

Holiday pay ruling could affect wages and retention

An imminent decision on whether overtime can be taken into account when calculating holiday pay could lead to pay freezes and affect staff retention, according to law firm Irwin Mitchell employment...

Further NHS strikes planned for November

Staff across the NHS will strike for four hours on the morning of 24 November, according to union Unite.

More auto-enrolment fines to come, warn experts

Employers who do not take pensions regulations could face more fines for not complying with auto-enrolment within the set timeframes, according to pensions experts.

Low-paid risk 'being left behind', says TUC

Research revealing that 5.2 million British workers are now low-paid demonstrates an increasing disparity between the lowest and highest paid, according to TUC general-secretary Frances O'Grady.

Civil servants to receive equal parental pay

Both male and female civil servants will be entitled to equal parental leave pay from April 2015, deputy prime minister Nick Clegg is expected to announce in a speech later this week.

Changes to parental leave legislation

Shared parental leave rights come into force in December 2014. Are organisations prepared for the increased administration it will bring?

Employers urged 'not to panic' on shared parental leave

Employers shouldn't panic about the technicalities of shared parental leave. Instead they should see it as a positive benefit for their staff, according to Working Families chief executive Sarah...

Transport and council workers call off strikes

The leaders of four unions, spanning transport and local government workers, have suspended planned strikes after making progress in their respective talks.