Shares in Ted Baker have hit a three-year low after allegations of "forced hugging". The company insists hugs are "part of Ted Baker's culture, but are absolutely not insisted upon" – so is hugging at work considered sexual harassment? more»
Headlines in New Zealand recently focused on the firing of a Christmas parade’s Santa after he commented that females could not be hired for the role. How would this issue be considered in the UK? more»
Employers could be breaking the law if they continue to offer unpaid internships, experts have warned. more»
Whilst an indoor smoking ban has been in place since July 2007, some employers may look to go a step further and impose a ban on staff smoking outside during their designated break time. more»
Despite being commonplace in certain industries, there is often a sense of confusion surrounding non-disclosure agreements and exactly how they can be used in the workplace more»
In what could fundamentally change Britain's gig economy, on-demand taxi app Uber is contesting an employment tribunal which ruled its “self-employed” drivers should be treated as regular workers. more»
Writing for Business Advice, Nick Henderson, a compliance expert at anti-harassment training provider VinciWorks, offers retail giant Philip Green a reality check after the Topshop founder dismissed claims of sexual harassment against him as "banter". more»
Morrisons has lost its challenge to a High Court ruling that the store is liable for a data breach that saw thousands of employees' details posted online. Here's what it means for small businesses. more»
Many employers will be aware of a worker’s annual entitlement to paid annual leave, however, fewer will be aware of an individual’s ability to take a periods of unpaid leave more»
There’s a real buzz around a four day week in the media at the moment, and it’s easy to see why – in a time when productivity and mental health are being discussed hand in hand, is this the solution? more»
