On 18 January 2023 the Home Office launched a review of the police officer dismissal process to ensure it is effective at removing those who are not fit to serve the public.

In the case of Rodgers v Leeds Laser Cutting Ltd, the Court of Appeal (CA) had its first opportunity to consider the fairness of a COVID-19 related dismissal. We explain in this insight what employers can learn from the case.

The Government has responded to the recent strike action being taken in a number of sectors, including the NHS, with controversial proposals to require compliance by workers and unions with minimum service levels (MSLs) during strike action.

On 23 December 2022, NHS England published the 2023/24 priorities and operational planning guidance. In this insight, we summarise the key points and what has changed since the 2022/23 and how it has been received.

One of the changes announced is the repeal of the off-payroll working rules (also known as IR35) introduced in the public sector in 2017 and later extended to the private sector in 2021.

HM Treasury has opened a consultation on its proposals for an expanded approvals process for high value employee exits and special severance payments and additional reporting requirements, in relevant parts of the public sector

Employers need to come up with robust social media policies and measures to protect their employees. We give some key tips in terms of the risks and issues employers face and what good policies and procedures can do to mitigate them.

In Harpur Trust v Brazel, the Supreme Court upheld the previous decisions on the statutory holiday entitlement of a part-year worker who is employed (or ‘under contract’) during non-working periods and how much holiday pay they should receive.

There have been three recent high-profile decisions involving claimants who allege they had been discriminated against, harassed and victimised because of their ‘gender critical beliefs’. Find out what this means for employers in our insight.

The Court of Appeal held that the High Court was wrong to impose a permanent injunction against Tesco to prevent it from dismissing and re-engaging a group of staff. Learn more about the decision and the practical consequences for UK employers.

A consultation exercise is underway covering a package of proposals for the reform of fire and rescue services. Find out how the proposed reform could affect you and what FRS can do to prepare for proposed changes to employment, leadership and governance.

Following the withdrawal of the staff terms and conditions section of the COVID-19 workforce guidance, the NHS Staff Council has issued guidance on managing the transition of staff back to contractual sick pay arrangements, and any new COVID-19 cases.