Carr Review into unions stalls over "politicised environment"

Bruce Carr, the QC leading the Carr Review into the conduct of unions, has revealed he will not be making any recommendations about changes to the law.

Whistleblowers need more protection, says Parliamentary Commission

Whistleblowing staff are being failed by their employers and are often treated "shockingly", according to a statement released by the Commons Public Accounts Committee.

Gatwick luggage crisis blamed on zero-hours contracts

The baggage handling crisis at Gatwick demonstrates the dangers of relying on zero-hours contracts, according to shadow transport secretary Mary Creagh.

Bank of England to extend bonus clawback period

The Bank of England is due to unveil plans giving it the power to take back bankers' bonuses up to seven years after they are awarded.

Passport workers to strike over pay and staffing levels

Employees from the Passport Office are set to go on strike later today in a dispute over pay and staffing levels.

CIPD's Cheese calls for 'political advocacy' at VyT research launch

CIPD chief executive Peter Cheese has called on the Government to get behind the body's Valuing your Talent (VyT) programme, suggesting some aspects of human capital measurement could "end up as...

Do employers have to take action on the obesity ruling?

Following advice from the Advocate General that the EU should rule that severe obesity should be regarded as a disability; employers may well be left wondering how to tackle the issue.

Equality commission says all-female shortlists are illegal

Guidance released by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has clarified that recruiters and employers deliberately drawing up all-female shortlists is illegal.

Lawyers warn of "immediate impact" of obesity ruling on UK employers

The recent European Union Court of Justice announcement that suggests obesity should be treated as a disability will have an immediate impact on British employers, according to a leading employment...

Open innovation and employment law

What legal issues could an increase in innovation beyond organisational boundaries throw up?

Days lost in labour disputes almost doubles in 2013

The number of days lost through labour disputes reached 443,600 in 2013, up 79% from 248,800 in 2012, according to a report by the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

A million public sector workers go on strike

About a million public sectors workers are expected to strike today in a series of disputes with the Government over pay, pensions and further cuts.