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Bereavement leave to extend to miscarriages before 24 weeks
Company director wins £15k after being told to ‘shut up’
A company director has been awarded £15,000 in compensation after being told to ‘shut up’ in a meeting.
MPs demand Home Office tightens visas to protect workers from exploitation
The Home Office did not have control of the skilled worker visa route after the Covid pandemic, say MPs on the public accounts committee.
Stop chasing quick fixes: return to the office won’t rescue UK productivity
The factors that are driving return-to-office mandates are less to do with productivity and more to do with investor pressure and the desire for more control.
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
Ethnicity and disability pay gaps: Ready to report? (webinar)
17 July 2025 | Register now for our webinar on the reporting requirements in the pipeline for ethnicity and disability pay gaps.
One in eight senior NHS managers from black and minority ethnic background
One in eight senior managers in the NHS are from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds, according to figures from...
Government launches ‘landmark’ review of parental leave
The government has launched what it is calling a “landmark” review of parental leave and pay, including what the statutory...
Redundancy
Microsoft to cut 9,000 jobs globally as role of AI increases
About 9,000 jobs are to be shed by Microsoft in its latest round of layoffs as the company looks to adopt more AI and streamline management and sales.
Top 10 HR questions June 2025: Redundancy consultation
June's top 10 features employers' questions about when and how to carry out redundancy consultation.
Bioethanol plant closure could lead to 4,000 job losses
Thousands of jobs in the UK are at stake over the potential loss of a bioethanol business in Hull because of deals struck between the US and the UK.
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
Bereavement leave to extend to miscarriages before 24 weeks
Parents who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy will be entitled to bereavement leave.
Under an amendment to...
Asda hails major upgrade in employees’ benefits
Retail giant Asda has confirmed what it calls ‘a significant enhancement’ to its family-friendly policies for employees during key life moments.
Top 10 HR questions June 2025: Redundancy consultation
June's top 10 features employers' questions about when and how to carry out redundancy consultation.