Uber employment status case: are there implications for all employers?

Does the recent spate of employment status cases have implications for all employers, or just for the gig economy sector?... The post Uber employment status case: are there implications for all employers? appeared... Read more »

Long-term sick leave dismissals: court guidance on borderline cases

The Court of Appeal has provided guidance on when employers can dismiss an employee on long-term sick leave, in what... The post Long-term sick leave dismissals: court guidance on borderline cases appeared first... Read more »

Employment status: will 2017 bring new legal rights for casual workers?

A government review of employment status and further gig economy tribunal cases are expected this year, not to mention the... The post Employment status: will 2017 bring new legal rights for casual... Read more »

Is it ever fair to expect employees to dress a certain way?

When receptionist Nicola Thorp was sent home from an assignment for wearing flat shoes it created a flurry of debate... The post Is it ever fair to expect employees to dress a certain... Read more »

Annual appraisals – good, bad or just ugly?

Many companies are moving away from annual appraisals towards monitoring employees’ progress throughout the year. Keely Rushmore offers advice on...

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Gig economy worker rights inquiry announced

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has launched an inquiry into the changing nature of work and the... The post Gig economy worker rights inquiry announced appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Former Blair adviser to lead review of modern employment

Matthew Taylor, a former policy adviser to Tony Blair, will lead an independent review into modern employment practices, Theresa May... The post Former Blair adviser to lead review of modern employment appeared first... Read more »

Whistleblowing: five steps to be compliant with recent changes to legislation

Recent whistleblowing legislation changes have not made it easier for employees to disclose wrongdoing without risking accusations of disloyalty or... The post Whistleblowing: five steps to be compliant with recent changes to legislation... Read more »

Bank holidays: five things employers need to know

Most of the the UK has eight permanent bank holidays per year: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May... The post Bank holidays: five things employers need to know appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Harnessing the gig economy could solve skills shortages

The legal status of workers in the gig economy must be clarified so that businesses and individuals can thrive, according... The post Harnessing the gig economy could solve skills shortages appeared first on... Read more »
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