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Domonique McRae: The General Election

"Whilst there will no doubt be a myriad of different factors which influence your decision on who to vote for come polling day, there is no denying that there could be significant change in the employment sphere depending on who wins the election."

Kate Palmer: What does the general election mean for HR?

With the General Election looming many business owners are starting to think about how this could impact them, says Kate Palmer.

Adam Lambert & David von Hagen: Let’s go round again – The (re)introduction of employment tribunal fees

On 29 January 2024 the government published a consultation paper on the introduction of fees for Employment Tribunals and appeals to the Employment Appeal Tribunal. What does this mean for HR?

Arran Heal: Be ready for the Worker Protection Act

The Worker Protection Act will become law this year, meaning employers have to demonstrate they have taken “reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of employees."

Neville Henderson: Alternatives to zero-hours contracts for businesses

Here, Neville Henderson gives some tips for businesses to avoid the use of zero-hours contracts while still retaining workforce flexibility.

Kris Simpson: How can employers stay compliant with IR35?

Tax avoidance legislation is evolving at such a pace that workers face a challenge just to keep up with the latest rules!

Steve Herbert: Amazon’s term-time only working contracts: Is this the new flexible?

Retail giant Amazon has recently announced the introduction of term-time-only working contracts. Is this the next level for flexible working practices?

Jo Keddie: What can we learn about redundancies from Twitter’s recent layoffs?

Following the P&O Ferries controversy and the layoffs at Twitter, Jo Keddie outlines what employers should know about redundancy.

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