Are your documents age discrimination compliant?

A recent discrimination case highlighted the importance of checking all employment documents

Your legal guide to the gig economy

The gig economy has created legal questions, but there are several areas besides worker status to consider

A million people have experienced faith discrimination

Research uncovered a mismatch between HR manager and employee perceptions of religious discrimination

Legal lowdown: Banning headscarves at work

The ECJ has decided it's not religious discrimination to ban Islamic headscarves at work. But care must still be taken

Do we care enough about carers?

Employers should consider support for employees who are also carers if they don't want to lose talented staff

Without prejudice vs. protected conversations: Getting it right

Employers often confuse 'without prejudice' and 'protected conversations'. Here's how to get the distinction right

Government promises action on pregnancy discrimination

The government has responded to a House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee report

Legal lowdown: Dress code discrimination

?Government committees have called for action on discriminatory dress codes. So what are the key legal points to remember?

Legal lowdown: Southern train strikes and recruitment

What are the legalities and commercial considerations to bear in mind when factoring strikes into recruitment decisions?

Midlands worst for sexual discrimination cases

The region has the highest number of sexual discrimination tribunal cases in England, Scotland and Wales

HR’s festive survival guide

Holiday, bonuses and sickness absence can all prove a headache during the festive period

Dealing with competing holiday requests over Christmas

A rota, ballot, or first come first served system could all help with multiple holiday requests over Christmas