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Employers want ‘greater openness’ about pay levels

More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of employers say that they are open about how pay levels and pay increases are set, with almost...

Government names and shames employers for underpaying workers

The Government has named and shamed major household names such as Sports Direct and Primark for failing to pay the minimum wage. The retailers are...

Discrimination means black employees fail to achieve their career expectations, says new report

Three in ten black employees say discrimination to blame for failing to achieve their career expectations. That’s according to the latest research by the...

The ECJ rules in favour of worker in long-awaited holiday pay case

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled in favour of a gig economy worker who did not have a paid holiday in 13 years. Today’s...

The government’s Industrial Strategy receives a mixed response

The government’s Industrial Strategy for the UK has received a mixed response – with comments on the report ranging from “a big first step”...

I’m pregnant and I don’t feel ‘COVID-19 Secure’ at work, what are my rights?

If you’re pregnant you’re naturally going to have concerns...

Furlough New Government Guidance

Nearly three quarters (71.7 per cent) of organisations are...

Constructive Dismissal

UPDATED FOR 2022 - This practical guide is all...

Five things we learnt in employment law this week (18 February 2020)

1. A one-off act can amount to a ‘provision,...

Five things we learnt in employment law (17 January 2020)

Five things we learnt in employment law this week ...

Employment Tribunal hears case of sacked ethical vegan

As Veganuary kicks off this week so does a...