Care support worker told he had ‘suddenly became a Muslim’ after requesting no shifts during Friday prayers was victim of religious discrimination, tribunal rules
Judge also finds employer’s failure to follow recommendations for claimant to be given lighter duties when returning from sick leave was ‘insulting’
Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay: family-friendly policies
As part of a series investigating the government’s outlined changes to employment law, People Management explores its proposals to better support working parents and carers
Most employers support zero-hours contract ban, research finds
But some managers are concerned flexibility will suffer as a result of the government’s plans to end the use of ‘exploitative’ agreements
Government reportedly considering raising minimum pension contribution for employers – is it a good idea?
Experts say the change could be a ‘major boost’ to employees’ financial security but to minimise the impact on businesses, increases should happen gradually
‘Structural racism in action’: one in six ethnic minority workers in insecure jobs, TUC analysis shows
This is compared to just one in nine white workers – a disparity that experts say points to ‘persistent inequalities’ in the labour market
NHS’s Raffaela Goodby: ‘Baby loss leave should be introduced in every business’
The Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Trust’s CPO discusses how she and NHS chief HR officer Thomas Simons sparked change in the organisation, and why others should follow suit
Wage growth expectations fall to lowest level since 2022, CIPD research finds
Experts warn employers should brace themselves for pay-related dissatisfaction, with workers feeling ‘worse off’ than they did a couple of years ago
BP offers new support for staff escaping domestic abuse – but is this a business’s responsibility?
Experts say boundaries between personal and professional have shifted in the age of remote working, necessitating a ‘re-evaluation’ of the employer’s role
Two in three employees borrow to meet basic financial needs, survey finds
Experts urge employers to ensure fiscal assistance initiatives ‘genuinely’ help and are free from bureaucracy and stigma following ‘staggering’ results
Strikes Act: CIPD welcomes government decision to repeal controversial minimum service legislation
But professional body urges ministers to look at reforms ‘holistically’ and ensure understanding of the implications for workplaces, as other experts laud 'reset' of industrial relations