Managing employees/workers
While many employers acknowledge that flexible working already is the new default way of working, in line with the Government's ambitions for the modern workforce, creating arrangements that meet the needs of both businesses and employees remains a challenge.
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The current system of parental leave in the UK has 'fundamental failings', according to a new report from the Women and Equalities Committee.
Updated to reflect proposed reforms to agency worker rights, including pay transparency, in response to the "Good Jobs" Employment Rights Bill consultation in Northern Ireland.
Updated to reflect proposed reforms to whistleblowing legislation in Northern Ireland in response to the "Good Jobs" Employment Rights Bill consultation.
More than 100 companies in the facilities management sector have warned of 'deep concerns' and 'unintended consequences' of the Employment Rights Bill.
Updated to include information on Augustine v Data Cars Ltd, in which the Court of Appeal considered whether part-time status must be the sole cause of less favourable treatment.
The policy intent behind the measures relating to zero and low hours workers in the Employment Rights Act 2025 is to end one-sided flexibility and "exploitative zero hours contracts". This does not mean that there will be an outright ban on such contracts. What it does mean is that there will now be a legislative framework, the intention behind which is to deliver a better level of predictability and security for workers. Barrister and mediator Alison Frazer looks at the practical implications for HR.
Updated with information on the FCA's proposed changes relating to its conduct rules.
Prime minister Keir Starmer announced the government's Immigration White Paper this morning (12 May), pledging to drastically reduce employers' reliance on overseas workers and promote investment in homegrown skills.
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