Parental leave is set to increase today from 13 to 18 weeks, meaning new mothers and fathers will be entitled to more unpaid time off work in the first five years of their child's life.

The fraud investigation and dispute services team at Ernst & Young has today revealed that half of UK employers are failing to vet their suppliers for compliance with the UK Bribery Act.

Last month the Children and Families Bill had a second reading in the House of Commons. It recognised the vital role that both parents play in their children’s upbringing, from birth throughout their...

The Government risks inadvertently starting a "wave of litigation" by changing employment regulations governing outsourced staff, according to commercial law firm EMW.

European Union officials have agreed a provisional deal to cap bankers' bonuses, despite the UK Government's efforts to protect the country's financial services sector.

Social media can be a useful business tool but has its downsides in the workplace. These sites can not only cause distractions at work but also potentially cause damage to any business’ reputation. ...

An inability to interpret and understand data is preventing organisations across the UK from predicting trends and planning for their long-term future, according to the leader of KPMG’s global HR...

Employers and working families have been asked to submit their views on how the system for shared parental leave and pay will work.

Acas has launched a consultation on a draft code of practice for the right to request flexible working.

The protections available to whistleblowers are to be strengthened further, the Government has announced.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published draft guidance to help employers get to grips with proposed changes to workplace first aid requirements.

The Metropolitan Police has opened a formal investigation into allegations of collusion in the blacklisting of construction workers.