Holiday pay rule changes are on the horizon
Recent cases have left employers exposed to large potential claims for holiday pay arrears.
Sexism and ageism most common in mid-sized firms, report finds
Research released today suggests that discrimination on the basis of age, gender and employment status is highest in mid-sized businesses.
6 employment law myths busted
Here is the truth about six common workplace misconceptions.
Obese employees could be given same rights as the disabled
Employers could face being forced to make more allowances for obese staff as the European Court of Justice (ECJ) will tomorrow consider whether obesity should for the first time be deemed a disability.
Three key employment law changes for 2014
This article looks at the key changes in employment legislation which all came into effect on 6 April 2014, how they will affect employers, and what practical steps employers should take to make sure they are prepared.
Bosses warned over flurry of changes to employment laws
Bosses are being urged to be vigilant as a raft of employment law changes come into force over the next few months, which started 31 January with amendments to the TUPE regulations which affect companies that are being bought and sold.
How to avoid employment tribunals
Over the past ten years there has been a dramatic increase in employment tribunals (ET), with single and accepted employment claims increasing from approximately 135,000 in 2001 to approximately 220,000 in 2011 – a rise of 63 per cent (Ministry of Justice figures).
Employment law: three changes for SMEs
What are the three main changes to employment law that business owners need to be aware of?
Employment tribunal fees introduced, likely to benefit SMEs
The introduction of employment tribunal fees for claimants is likely to benefit small businesses.
How the introduction of employment tribunal fees will affect SMEs
How will the introduction of employment tribunal fees later this month affect SMEs? Prolegal's head of employment, Adrian Hoggarth, explains.
There are no magic wands in HR
Employment law isn't everything; HR needs a human approach, says Pam Rogerson.