Should accent become a protected characteristic?
As The Traitors contestant pretends to be Welsh to seem more trustworthy, People Management explores whether discrimination against regional accents should be recognised in law
Case for statutory paid miscarriage leave ‘overwhelming’, say MPs
CIPD joins calls for changes to employment rights bill to offer time off to employees who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks
NHS cleaner sacked after taking 400 sick days in four years was unfairly dismissed, tribunal rules
Panel describes respondent’s decision to deny worker had a disability as ‘irrational and wrong’ in light of clear medical evidence
McDonald’s sexual harassment allegations: what can HR learn?
Experts weigh in on fast food chain’s purported failings after hundreds of current and ex-employees join legal action
Parliament proposes paid ‘safe leave’ for domestic abuse victims – what would this mean for employers?
Experts say time off is just ‘one element’ of support businesses should offer, and that workplaces are the only safe space for some
Remote working may limit career opportunities for women, Nationwide boss warns – is she right?
Experts say it is not remote working that is hindering women’s progression, but ‘old-fashioned approaches’ to recognising and rewarding talent
How the BBC is embracing ‘squiggly careers’ and boosting development opportunities
After a staff survey found lack of opportunity for progression was a top reason for people leaving the broadcaster, Zoe Cullingworth and Lorna MacDonald set out to create change
Mother accused of ‘skiving’ for working four-day week faced sex discrimination, tribunal rules
Panel argues respondent would not have directed such comments towards a man with childcare duties
Retailers allegedly using apps to hire ‘freelance’ Christmas shop assistants without basic rights – but what are the risks?
TUC warns of ‘big question mark’ surrounding employment status of seasonal staff recruited through gig platforms
2024 employment law recap: what changed this year?
People Management looks back at the workplace legislation introduced over the past 12 months – from allocation of tips to zero-hours contracts