Ensuring employees take regular breaks from work is important for their mental health and overall wellbeing, with their rights to minimum rest periods and paid annual leave being protected by the Working Time Regulations 1998. more»

There are several factors employers must think about the next time they consider giving a gift to someone at work. more»

As a business owner, it is important that you are familiar with the differences between the main categories of employment as this will help determine your obligations. more»

Improving company culture is at the top of the agenda for most modern day businesses, as more employers are coming to appreciate the role it plays in attracting prospective employees. more»

Employers in the care sector will be relieved to learn that the Court of Appeal has declared that workers are not entitled to the National Minimum Wage when asleep during a sleep in shift. more»

Employers across the country will likely have seen significant employee response to the tournament as it has progressed. Now, with final looming, here are the best ways to manage your staff on Final day and beyond.  more»

Each year, the Department for Work and Pensions carries out a review of the current statutory pay rates and makes proposals for the following financial year. more»

The issue of liability for third party harassment has been called in to question following an undercover investigation by the Financial Times at an all-male charity event. more»

Over 95,000 premature or poorly children are born each year in the UK, making it highly likely that all workplaces will employ a parent who is undergoing this situation. more»

Research has found that around 60 per cent of workers experience a noticeable decline in productivity by the week before Christmas. more»