Ministers commit to discussions over a right to disconnect for government employees and those in devolved agencies.
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The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments in cases that could impact claims against fiduciaries of employee benefits plans and damages in certain disability...
Using “fire and rehire” as a way to implement changes to terms and conditions of employment has become increasingly controversial in the U.K. in recent years.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued Federal Law No. 33 of 2021 (the New Labor Law), which will take effect Feb. 2, 2022, and will repeal UAE Federal Law No. 8 of...
The Canadian government has asserted that vaccination is an essential component in moving past the COVID-19 pandemic.
A casual ABS Census collector was allegedly dismissed after making a politically charged social media post. How can employers protect themselves in a similar situation?
A casual Census employee is suing the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) after allegedly being dismissed over a political social media post roughly a month before her contract was due to end.
The exact nature of...
Saga has announced it will offer grandparents a week of paid time off to celebrate the birth of their grandchildren....
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Despite the coronavirus pandemic, HR professionals have had their fair share of employment law rulings to keep track of in...
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Almost nine in 10 businesses have been forced to increase rates of pay for contractors since IR35 rules were extended...
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In September, a record 4.4 million workers—about 3 percent of the workforce—quit their jobs. But how does that number stack up against all previous years that the Bureau...
An employee who was purportedly insubordinate failed to demonstrate her suspension was based on gender discrimination when the alleged biased supervisor was not involved...
