Changes to employment law affect all companies but are a particular headache for smaller businesses without sizeable resources. HR magazine is campaigning to ‘crush complexity’ in employment law.

People looking for work could have their benefits cut if they turn down offers of zero-hours contracts.

Important lessons can be learnt from the “Employee Fraudscape” report recently published by CIFAS, the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service.

The news that there are now 1.4 million UK workers on zero-hours contracts has brought a mixed reaction from business groups and employment lawyers.

The introduction of tribunal fees, which came into effect on 29 July 2013, has certainly launched a shot across the bow for all those involved with and/or interested in the concept of employment...

Companies are increasingly resorting to disciplinary action to crack down on social media misuse, according to a global survey.

The Help to Work scheme, a Government initiative to get those unemployed for two years or more into work, comes into effect today.

Professional bodies representing businesses and employees have given a mixed response to Ed Miliband's plans to crack down on zero-hours contracts.

The Post Office and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have agreed a pay deal, following negotiations lasting over 12 months.

Opposition leader Ed Miliband will outline proposals to give zero-hours contract workers more rights in a speech later today.

Business secretary Vince Cable is going ahead with plans for a public register of company owners and directors, despite the concerns of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Deloitte among...

Senior employment law consultant Chris MacNaughton explains how the Woolworths case changed UK redundancies legislation.