The average salary for UK professionals on permanent contracts has fallen over the past year, even as vacancies rose in January.

The introduction of the controversial 'shares for rights' scheme may set a "dangerous precedent", a leading employment law expert has warned.

Pay was the most common complaint employees had with their current position

Sick leave has been a sensitive issue for many years but a recent employment tribunal case reflected the risks that adopting a pre-judged approach can take.