Legal and Taxation

As a new government took power, The HR World lined up three specialists to discuss the implications for HR and the world of work.

Jane Amphlett, Head of Employment, and Annie Long, Solicitor, Howard Kennedy LLP discusses the impact of the new Employment Relations Act.

Catherine Shepherd and Kath Sadler-Smith, Knowledge Lawyer Directors at international legal practice Osborne Clarke explore the new statutory right to carer's leave and what it means for employers.

Employment law changes constantly, making it a challenge for employers to stay updated and make the necessary preparations in advance. The upcoming year, 2024, is no exception, as a wave of legal updates is poised to reshape the employment landscape.

Considering the David Walliams data breach case, what insights can be gleaned regarding the legal dimensions of private workplace conversations?

Immigration has long been a topic that gets people going. Everyone has an opinion, not least politicians. Immigration was one of the most contentious issues at the recent Conservative Party conference where senior politicians announced a series of proposals to reduce the numbers of people coming to the UK to live, study and work.

The disruption to normal working life over the last few years has reinforced the critical role HR plays in managing a business' reputation – and, as recent media stories aptly demonstrate, it is the "people" news which can often attract widespread public attention.

Indian seafarers hired to replace sacked P&O Ferries crews are being paid just 2.38 US dollars (£1.81) an hour, according to the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers.

Questions have been raised questions about Ikea's decision to cut sick pay for employees who have not been vaccinated against Covid and need to self isolate.

Self-employment, or freelancing, has been a cornerstone of the British economy for years. It has provided millions of businesses and people with flexibility, and been instrumental in ensuring that the British economy is one of the largest and most dynamic in the world.