
Managing older employees effectively
It is estimated that by 2020, a third of our workforce will be over the age of 50. Despite this, there still seems to be

It is estimated that by 2020, a third of our workforce will be over the age of 50. Despite this, there still seems to be

Many university students will have finished or be very close to finishing the academic year and be looking for some work over the summer months

An Employment Tribunal’s decision has shown the importance of getting references right. It is often an area which causes employers headaches. The law does not

Employers may need to rethink their recruitment process for those job applicants with a disability after a recent ruling by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT).

Zero hours contracts have been branded as controversial and prone to abuse with a number of employers receiving considerable flak for their use. In fact,

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

TV Personality Katie Hopkins controversially said that she judged her children’s friends and schoolmates on their names, causing widespread outrage. But does this apply to

This week, gender discrimination has taken centre stage. Hundreds of marches took place this weekend and now two committees, the Women and Equalities Commission and

Sign up for the latest news & insights Blog Most people know discrimination is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. However, can you tell the

It is often difficult for employers to speak to an employee about loss or bereavement. Work is usually the last thing on the employee’s mind