Using the phrase “back in your day” would be considered age discrimination, an employment tribunal judge has ruled.
Three quarters (75%) of employers used some form of flexible contract at some point in 2023, and half (48%) of those employers planned to increase use of flexible contracts over the next five years, a...
France has implemented new legislation that requires ferry operators to pay their crew at least £9.95 an hour and limit seafarers’ time onboard ships to two weeks.
Describing a pregnant employee 'emotional and tearful' is pregnancy discrimination, an employment tribunal ruled.
The number of young workers on zero-hours contracts has reached a new record high, according to a study from The Work Foundation thinktank.
Ahead of the Spring Budget on 6 March, HR hopes that chancellor Jeremy Hunt will make changes to skills training, IR35, childcare and the regulation of umbrella companies.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has issued new guidance on menopause for employers.
Australia has just joined some other countries, including France, Spain, Portugal and Belgium, in adopting a ‘right to disconnect’ from work in various forms.
The UK government recently announced it had no plans to increase paternity leave and pay.
Employee monitoring is a dynamic area with tools constantly advancing, enabling employers to measure the output and performance of employees more closely.
The new year sees many people take on new habits or ways of life. They want to get fit, or take a round-the-world trip, or maybe they want to go for a promotion at work or get a new job. In some...
As we enter 2024 and prepare for the year ahead, HR professionals and business leaders will be gearing up for employment law changes coming into force that will have a practical impact on their...
