Almost two-thirds of employers think the UK’s rate of statutory sick pay (SSP) is too low, according to research by...
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Facing a new coronavirus surge, Germany recently implemented significant pandemic-related restrictions affecting workplaces nationwide.
What HR teams can do to minimise the impact of strike action – and stay on the right side of the law
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The UK's labour shortage could be exacerbated by the number of rejections from the EU Settlement Scheme.
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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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