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MPs to investigate UK firms’ links with Chinese exploitation of Uyghurs
Clothing brands and government to be investigated by MPs over links with exploitation of oppressed people in China. The post MPs to investigate UK firms’ links with Chinese exploitation of Uyghurs...
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Head of policy quit ‘unfit’ Windrush compensation scheme
Leading black civil servant working on Windrush scheme resigned earlier this year alleging that its administration was discriminatory. The post Head of policy quit ‘unfit’ Windrush compensation scheme...
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Baroness Falkner named new EHRC chair
A new chairperson and four new commissioners have been appointed at the Equality and Human Rights Commission, the UK’s equality... The post Baroness Falkner named new EHRC chair appeared first on...
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Brexit deal puts workers’ rights at risk, warns analysis
The Brexit deal leaves workers’ rights and environmental protections at serious risk of erosion an analysis has concluded. The post Brexit deal puts workers’ rights at risk, warns analysis appeared...
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CPD: supporting transgender people in work
In the second article in her two-part series, Dawn Wyvern looks at practical ways employers, with the help of occupational... The post CPD: supporting transgender people in work appeared first on...
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No jab, no job policies: the legal issues
Darren Newman examines the ongoing debate about whether employers can insist on employees being vaccinated against Covid-19 – a policy pithily summarised as no jab, no job. The post No jab, no job...
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Mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations ‘reasonable’ says EHRC
Human rights watchdog's suggestion paves the way for compulsory coronavirus jabs in care home and healthcare roles. The post Mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations ‘reasonable’ says EHRC appeared first on...
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Ikea France fined €1m for spying on staff
French subsidiary of Swedish furniture retailer receives €1 million fine for snooping of employees. The post Ikea France fined €1m for spying on staff appeared first on Personnel Today.
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Mandatory vaccines could deepen recruitment crisis in care sector
Government expected to announce that care home staff will be given 16 weeks to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The post Mandatory vaccines could deepen recruitment crisis in care sector appeared...
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Gender-critical beliefs: Implications of EAT’s Forstater decision
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held that the belief that “biological sex is real, important, immutable and not to... The post Gender-critical beliefs: Implications of EAT’s Forstater...
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Consulting and law firms exit Russian operations
Big four consulting firms PwC and EY are among the latest employers to cut operations in Russia since Putin’s government invaded Ukraine. The post Consulting and law firms exit Russian operations...
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Modern slavery: 10% of companies fail to publish statements
Compliance in publishing modern slavery statements was found wanting in a new review by the Financial Reporting Council. The post Modern slavery: 10% of companies fail to publish statements appeared...
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Why hiring Ukrainian refugees sets a precedent for a fairer future
UK employers have rushed to source Ukrainian talent displaced by war, keen to help them rebuild their lives, as well... The post Why hiring Ukrainian refugees sets a precedent for a fairer future...
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Home Office shifts modern slavery to immigration brief
The Home Office has removed the modern slavery brief from the minister responsible for safeguarding and classed it as an ‘illegal immigration and asylum’ issue. The post Home Office shifts modern...
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Minimum-service strike laws would allow dismissals
Imminent legislation expected to allow employers to sack workers who refuse to provide minimum service levels. The post Minimum-service strike laws would allow dismissals appeared first on Personnel...
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Worker unfairly dismissed following offensive Facebook posts
Tribunal finds London Underground employee who posted offensive remarks about the Black Lives Matter protests on Facebook was unfairly dismissed. The post Worker unfairly dismissed following offensive...
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Strikes Bill pushes UK down global rankings for workers’ rights
The Strikes Bill and agency workers being able to break strikes cited as reasons for UK's downgrade in Global Rights Index. The post Strikes Bill pushes UK down global rankings for workers’ rights...
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Appeals tribunal allows care workers to pursue vaccine cases
An Employment Appeals Tribunal has given a group of care home workers the green light to continue their claim that... The post Appeals tribunal allows care workers to pursue vaccine cases appeared...
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EHRC closes probe into allegations against chairwoman
EHRC closes investigation into complaints against Kishwer Falkner, after independent review ordered by Kemi Badenoch. The post EHRC closes probe into allegations against chairwoman appeared first on...
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Professor wins anti-Zionist belief discrimination case
Sociology professor David Miller wins belief discrimination claim against the University of Bristol over his anti-Zionist philosophical views. The post Professor wins anti-Zionist belief...
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