The challenges of remote working were perfectly highlighted during a recent BBC discussion on South Korea, when the interviewee’s two young children unexpectedly interrupted the interview. Robert Kelly, an associate professor…
The European Court of Justice has ruled that an employee dismissed for wearing a headscarf did not suffer direct discrimination. The female Muslim employee had worked for G4S Secure Solutions….
Prime minister Theresa May has agreed to delay controversial legislation that would have increased national insurance contributions for self-employed people. Her announcement comes after a number of senior MPs publicly…
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force from 25 May 2018 and will determine how organisations process data across the EU. However, despite this being only a…
Employers should be preparing now for the increases in the National Minimum Wage that apply for pay periods on or after 1 April 2017. The increase in the National Living…
Members of the public can now view employment tribunal decisions in England, Scotland and Wales on the Government’s website. Before this new service was launched, people could only view employment…
The Government is considering introducing more legal protection for expectant and new mothers who feel forced out of their jobs. New consultation will look into strengthening the existing law against…
To help tackle Italy’s growing unemployment, councillors have put their support behind proposals to introduce a four-day week. The proposals will cut the working week from 40 to 32 hours….
The gig economy remains firmly under the spotlight as Pimlico Plumbers loses its fight over the classification of its workers. Gary Smith worked as a plumber for Pimlico Plumbers…
Female employment is the highest on record, with wage growth rising at its fastest pace in over a year. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the three months…
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