Telecoms giant awaits verdict on top executives in staff suicides case

A trial of senior executives could lead to jail sentences over a wave of suicides as employees suffered appalling levels of workplace stress The post Telecoms giant awaits verdict on top executives... Read more »

Whistleblowing culture ‘firmly entrenched’ in the UK

Although 35% of UK businesses have no system in place for whistleblowing, a comparison with other economically similar nations in Europe shows that the UK is ahead of the curve. The post... Read more »

Germany lags behind as gender pay gap narrows

The UK’s slight gender pay gap narrowing means it is in step with other economically similar nations. But Germany has… The post Germany lags behind as gender pay gap narrows appeared first... Read more »

How smartphones can land employers in the dock

Smartphones are encouraging employees to exceed the number of hours they are contracted to work, which in some cases could... The post How smartphones can land employers in the dock appeared first on... Read more »

Ban on religious dress can be justified, says European Court

An employer can justify a ban on religious dress that prevents a Muslim woman from wearing an Islamic headscarf (hijab)... The post Ban on religious dress can be justified, says European Court appeared... Read more »

Could the UK follow the French and introduce a right to disconnect?

French workers can now negotiate with their employer on limiting their access to emails and other work activity outside of... The post Could the UK follow the French and introduce a right to... Read more »

Employers cannot ban Muslim headscarves, says Advocate General

An employer cannot have a blanket ban on religious dress that prevents a Muslim woman from wearing an Islamic headscarf... The post Employers cannot ban Muslim headscarves, says Advocate General appeared first on... Read more »
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