We’re still far from addressing sexual harassment

Are words turning into actions? How far have workplaces come? These are some of the questions Acas explored in a YouGov poll

Are employers to blame for low SPL uptake?

Research reveals there are multiple factors behind why uptake of Shared Parental Leave (SPL) is still so low

Handling severe allergies in the workplace

With a rise in prevalence of severe food allergies in the UK, how can employers make their workplaces more allergy-friendly?

NDAs aren't inherently wrong

There seems to be a developing view that NDAs are inherently bad and that it is in the public interest that they should never be enforced, but the matter is more complex than this

Budget 2018: IR35 delayed and limited to larger firms

Philip Hammond announced an extension of IR35 to the private sector, apprenticeship levy relief for small firms, and investment in mental health services

Meeting the challenge of new rules on sexual harassment

As Philip Green becomes the latest high-profile individual to be accused of sexual harassment, HR must root out problems closer to home

References: What you need to know

When either providing or asking for a reference it's important to consider these key points made by the new Acas guidance

Pensions minister: Engaging savers is everyone’s responsibility

Guy Opperman shared his vision for pensions including mid-life MOTs, the launch of the new Simpler Annual Statement, and responsible investments

Tricky areas of GDPR compliance

During the course of the employment relationship employers will process a wide range of employees’ personal data, including special categories

Campaign for legal mental health parity launched

Bauer Media UK has launched a campaign calling for mental health to be treated on a par with physical health at work

Legal-ease: Suspending an employee

The question of whether to suspend during a disciplinary procedure does not always have a simple answer

Government U-turns on self-employed tax cut

Plans to cut tax for 2.7 million self-employed workers have been scrapped, the government has announced