Companies failing to undertake human rights assessments

Of the companies who had conducted such assessments, 77% identified actual or potential human rights impacts

Home secretary announces crackdown on work visas

Companies may also be made to reveal how many international workers they have on their payroll

New fast track system for EU nationals: Will it work?

The system is being tested by 20 corporate partners, with intentions to roll out to all later this year. But how will it work?

Care workers sue over not being paid minimum wage

UNISON is taking a local council and care provider to court over failing to pay the minimum wage

'Summer of discontent' masks decline in strikes

Industrial action is in decline. But the question is: will this trend continue?

Employment in the ‘gig economy’: A new worker category?

What does the highly flexible 'gig economy' way of working mean for HR?

Employment law post-Brexit: Is change likely?

Unpredictable market conditions mean a suite of business-friendly employment reforms could be likely

Reforms to strike law: A recap

The Southern Rail strikes throw into sharp relief new strike law under the Trade Union Act 2016

Ensuring employees take their annual leave

Employees often choose not to take annual leave in times of uncertainty. Should employers intervene?

Busting the Brexit employment law myths

In such uncertain times it's important to set the record straight on employment law matters

Out of office: Managing staffing levels during summer

Employers must balance flexible working with the need to ensure adequate staffing and resource levels in summer

Avoiding a Sports Direct scenario: The legalities of rest breaks and pay

The high-profile case of Sports Direct makes this a good time to recap on rest breaks and pay