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EU headscarf 'opinion' problematic for UK courts
Legal view on Islamic dress at work case at odds with Eweida judgmentIn the case Achbita v G4S Secure Solutions NV, an Advocate General (AG) of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) was...
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Opinion: Public policy does little to reflect the modern working world
Workers’ rights need greater championing than just protecting Sunday trading hours, writes Kye ParkinMarch’s vote by the House of Commons against the Sunday trading laws bill was celebrated by a...
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Staff with long-term conditions 'should have right to return to work'
Resolution Foundation says aping the success of maternity policies would boost employment for workers with disabilities and ongoing health conditions Employees with long-term health conditions and...
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Chelsea doctor tribunal shows workplace resolution ‘still takes too long’
SMEs not afforded the same conveniences as high-profile football case, says Forum of Private BusinessThe case of Dr Eva Carneiro, former team doctor at Chelsea Football Club, highlights one of the...
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BBC’s preferences for One Show presenter come under the spotlight
Incident highlights difficulties of encouraging diversity while avoiding discrimination accusationsEmployers are increasingly judged on their diversity data and called on to demonstrate inclusivity in...
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Sports Direct could face huge bill for minimum wage breaches
Mike Ashley admits underpaying staff, as Unite unveils dossier of ‘Victorian’ work practices at firmSportswear giant Sports Direct could be facing a multimillion-pound bill in unpaid wages and back pay...
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Sports Direct should be a wake-up call, say experts
Below-par working conditions are all-too common in segments of the UK labour market – but banning zero-hours contracts is not the answerThe ‘light grilling’ handed to Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley...
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Scrapping performance reviews causes ‘significant’ drops in productivity
But almost half of managers and employees believe process needs vast improvement, reveals CEB reportOnly 4 per cent of HR leaders feel performance reviews are effective – but removing them can result...
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Gender pay ‘is a challenge HR can’t solve’
Firms will be named and shamed for metrics they can do little to control, says expert panelRules that will require businesses to report on their gender pay gap are ‘exclusively unhelpful’ and may...
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Opinion: The singularity is coming, and it’ll change recruitment forever
The rise of artificial intelligence is set to revolutionise hiring – and your own career development, writes Mark KirkbrideYou might have heard of the ‘singularity’ before. Put simply, it’s the point...
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Third-sector employees ‘are by far the most satisfied’
Additional engagement among staff at non-profits is the equivalent of a £22,000 per year pay riseWorking in a non-profit organisation is so satisfying it is the equivalent of a salary increase of...
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Case raises issues on supporting transgender employees at work
Effective equality measures start with good communicationsWhen it comes to equality, toilet facilities are important. Whenever we use them at work or in a public space, we are making a statement about...
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Dismissing Christian who refused to leave her husband was discrimination
EAT decision seems to protect a belief in the sanctity of marriageIn a recent case, Pendleton v Derbyshire County Council, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) reached a decision that perhaps expands...
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Management vs leadership: what’s more important?
The future of most organisations relies on finding a balance between these two vital roles, writes Nicholas Bradbury of the NHS Leadership Academy It’s not unusual to hear people talking about the...
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Give employers tax breaks to tackle 'chronic’ sickness absence, EEF urges
Most companies would pay for private treatment if it could be offset as a business expense, says manufacturers’ organisationBusinesses should be offered tax incentives to provide private healthcare...
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Council ordered to make £1m pension back payments
Ruling follows equal pay settlement with female employees; campaigners urge councils to address the underlying issuesA Scottish council has been ordered to make pension back payments to hundreds of...
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Bring the pace to your business through HR
Revolutionise the way you take care of your people across your entire business by taking your technology to the next level.Whatever your challenge, ‘bring it’ and MHR will help you solve it through...
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Opinion: Organisations are relying on L&D to succeed
To truly compete in a challenging market, businesses need L&D to step up to the plate and develop all their people, writes Barry Johnson We’re entering a new paradigm for learning and development –...
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Early conciliation is helping to resolve employment disputes
But study finds some employers unwilling to negotiate The conciliation service offered by Acas seems to be taking the heat out of many workplace disputes, with 71 per cent of claimants recently...
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Four million people are ‘uncertain’ about their income
Citizens Advice suggests ‘insecure’ work is too prevalent, but are workers on variable shift patterns any less happy?Employers have been urged to think carefully about the nature of the contracts they...
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