?In an era of constant change it's almost impossible to predict how the next year will unfold. But here are some insights into what 2018 could have in store for the employment landscape

The possibility of employers facing sizeable claims for unpaid holiday pay from wrongly classified workers has increased

Alternative working patterns would still offer workers flexibility but safeguard providers against future holiday pay claims

Practical steps employers can take to ensure sensitive communications are not released unnecessarily during litigation

Public debate on the Taylor Review and an upcoming judgment of the ECJ will keep holiday pay on the radar

Carefully consider whether it is the most appropriate course of action to suspend an employee

A recent High Court case highlights the dangers of taking employees at face value when protecting IP

Tribunal claims can be rejected or delayed if forms are incorrect

Being an Uber taxi driver right now is something of a rollercoaster ride

The case Barbulescu v Romania shows the need to strike a fair balance between employees' privacy and a company’s access to information

Aside from being the US equivalent of a pay inequality claim, this case is also significant as an example of sex discrimination

It is for the courts to consider whether the individual has a stronger connection to the country they work in or the UK