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Workplace disputes: ‘Most employment tribunals could be avoided’
Racism claims have tripled and ‘Equality Act is to blame’
The Equality Act contributes to a ‘divided Britain’, according to research revealing increasing numbers of tribunal claims for race discrimination.
CIPD Festival of Work: ‘Wellbeing is not an ideology’
‘Good work’ and focusing on wellbeing are the levers needed to get people back into work, according to CIPD chief...
Hybrid working trend continues to grow despite RTO mandates
More than a quarter of people (28%) work hybrid, with the proportion rising for higher earners, according to Office for National Statistics.
Commentary
Fire and rehire: the relocation question
Under new fire-and-rehire rules, even the most reasonable employer could face unfair dismissal claims if it tries to relocate staff.
Opposition to Supreme Court sex ruling is ‘wishful thinking’
Activists who question legitimacy of Supreme Court ruling on the definition of sex are ‘helping nobody’, says EHRC commissioner.
Higgs’ victory has ‘profound’ implications for employers
Employment lawyers and other experts provide their reaction to the Higgs v Farmor's School ruling and examine the implications for employers.
Discrimination
Racism claims have tripled and ‘Equality Act is to blame’
The Equality Act contributes to a ‘divided Britain’, according to research revealing increasing numbers of tribunal claims for race discrimination.
School’s bid to appeal Kristie Higgs ruling refused by Supreme Court
Farmor's School's attempt to appeal Christian school assistant Kristie Higgs free speech ruling rejected by Supreme Court.
Court rejects Liberty’s legal challenge against EHRC consultation
Human rights charity Liberty's legal challenge to lengthen EHRC consultation following Supreme Court ruling rejected by High Court.
Redundancy
Edinburgh University staff to strike for six days
UCU members at Edinburgh University to strike for one day this month and for five days during 'welcome week' in September.
20,000 employees agree to leave Volkswagen by 2030
Europe's largest carmaker has said about 20,000 employees have agreed to voluntarily leave the company by the end of the decade, as it looks to cut 35,000 jobs in Germany by 2030.
Volvo to cut around 3,000 roles in restructure
Car manufacturer Volvo will cut around 3,000 jobs as part of cost-saving measures.
Most of the redundancies are likely to...
Tupe
Top 10 HR questions January 2025: TUPE employee information
January 2025's top 10 HR questions include FAQs ion TUPE, severe weather, notice periods, and alcohol or drug misuse
BMA staff ready to strike over pay
The British Medical Association is facing a walk-out after claims it had underpaid tens of advisers.
Top 10 HR questions October 2024: National living wage
Last month's most frequently asked HR questions included queries around the 'real' Living Wage and the national living wage.
Maternity & Paternity
Parental leave system is ‘broken’, say MPs
The current system of parental leave in the UK has “fundamental failings”, according to a new report from the Women and Equalities Commission.
NDA ban vital to tackling misogyny in music industry
MPs call on ministers to ban non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases involving sexual misconduct, bullying, or discrimination.
Government urged to commit to wholesale review of parental leave
Academics, unions and charities have combined to call on the government to carry out a comprehensive review of parental leave,...