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

Legal lowdown: Sexual harassment in the workplace

In light of the TUC's shocking report into sexual harassment at work, what are employers' responsibilities?

Byron Hamburgers: what it means for other businesses

What should businesses make of stricter illegal working penalties and increasing Home Office audits?

New immigration rules turn up the pressure on employers

New legislation increases penalties for employers who take on illegal migrant workers, so how to protect yourself and your business?