The use of agency workers by UK companies is being questioned by MPs. As part of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee’s inquiry into
Employment status has been placed under intense scrutiny in recent months, leaving some employers wondering if they will end up with more obligations than they
Blog For employers, what is most attractive about using agency workers is that there are fewer obligations than when employing permanent staff. But is it
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has stated that employers may prohibit workers from wearing headscarves at work in certain circumstances. The two cases brought
Employees have the right to time off work for a number of statutory reasons, including time off for public duties. Nature of the right Employees
Volunteers are at the heart of most charities, but unfortunately, there’s always the odd bad apple. Most people at your charity will be a fantastic
The amount that employers will have to pay out in cases of redundancy and unfair dismissals is set to rise. Compensation limits and minimum awards
Black and ethnic minority people are at a disadvantage in the workplace according to a government-backed review. Conservative peer and businesswoman Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith, who
A number of provisions of the Trade Union Act 2016 are coming into force on 1st March 2017. Strikes and industrial action have been a
It’s absolutely essential that you have a well thought out and legally compliant maternity policy in place. It’s an area of employment law which catches
