In 2018, the government produced its Good Work Plan, setting out several proposed changes to employment law intended to improve the rights of employees and
With just over two weeks to go until one of the most anticipated General Elections in UK history, both parties’ manifestos are undergoing intense scrutiny
With 2019 almost over and many employers approaching a new annual leave period, if you have staff off on long-term sick with annual leave left
When it comes to employment law, it’s typically advised that treating everybody the same is the best way to avoid claims. However, in relation to
Last week, an alliance of unions, charities and women’s rights groups initiated a campaign calling for employers to be held legally liable if they fail
Two recent cases have posed the question of whether it is unlawful for men on shared parental leave to be paid less than mothers on
A new bill could prevent employers from sacking women during pregnancy or in the six months afterwards. Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee Maria
It’s hard to believe, but pregnancy and maternity discrimination are on the rise. These are the findings in a report by the Women and Equalities Committee which
This International Women’s Day is all about achieving greater gender balance in all aspects of life. The #BalanceforBetter theme serves as an important reminder to
There are few sectors where a rigorous recruitment process matters more than in education. With overall pupil numbers projected to rise by 5% between 2018
