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.

The Government has announced that it will be withdrawing the staff terms and conditions section of the COVID-19 workforce guidance in England with effect from 7 July 2022. We summarise the changes and their potential impact below.

The Government has responded to the strike action taken by rail workers, and the threat of industrial action in other sectors, with proposals to amend and repeal some long standing legislation. Find out about the changes and their impact on employers.

The NHS Resolution Practitioner Performance Advice service’s (PPA) guidance and resources clarify how medical practitioners should be excluded under the MHPS framework, and how you can best handle concerns about doctors and dentists.

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