The number of age discrimination claims accepted by employment tribunals increased by more than a third over the past year, according to the Employment Tribunals Service.
Surrogate parenting and IVF are becoming increasingly common for childless couples. Employers therefore need to be aware of their legal obligations in respect of individuals undergoing such processes,...
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) today urged small and medium-sized businesses to examine their pay systems to ensure they comply with equal...
Employers in the private sector have been warned to brace themselves for a wave of discriminations claims as 'equal pay firms' seek to cash in on the abolition of pay secrecy clauses, according to...
The sharp fall in the number of work-related visas in the past year offers further evidence that the current points-based system is working, according to the CIPD.
Unison has started legal action against the Secretary of State for Health, challenging his refusal to consult the public on proposals in his White Paper, Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS.
The public will be able to see exactly what public sector organisations are doing to tackle inequality under new plans to put taxpayers in control of holding public bodies to account.
Compassionately dealing with an employee who is on long-term sickness leave can be challenging for those who do not have the expertise, and the addition of a redundancy can make it even more complex....
Randstad has launched a free annual guide to HR and employment issues for UK employers.
Unite has advised its members to call off planned weekend strikes at BAA airports, following a deal between between the union and employers BAA.
The Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) thrown up debate in all areas of business and government. With the new coalition planning to water down the original legislation, many are discussing both the...
Following the Government's proposals to scrap the default retirement age, experts fear they could have an impact on employers health policies.
