The government has laid three codes of practice relating to trade union access rights, unfair practices during a recognition or derecognition process, and time off for trade union duties and activities. It laid the draft code of practice on the trade unions’ right of access to workplaces before Parliament on Monday. It includes guidance on:
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many workers were targeted in job scam attempts. Source: www.hrdive.com
“As more women joined the full-time workforce, the per-worker difference compounded into a much larger estimated overall gap,” a career expert said. Source: www.hrdive.com
Applications for Skilled Worker visas have fallen by almost 40% over the past year, according to the latest Home Office figures, as employers continue to adjust to a more restrictive UK immigration system. Provisional statistics for the year ending 30 June 2026 show there were 30,400 Skilled Worker visa applications from main applicants, down 39%
The government has launched a consultation on the use of workplace monitoring technologies in an effort to improve clarity, transparency and worker voice, supporting good industrial relations. Ministers are seeking views from businesses, trade unions, and the public on how digital monitoring tools and AI are used to manage staff, to find a balance between
Sir Keir Starmer is considering an additional bank holiday if England were to win the FIFA World Cup. The prime minister, who is widely expected to stand down on 20 July, said he “didn’t want to jinx it, but ask me again if we get to the final.” It remains a big “if” however. Thomas
Employers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to verify risk information, but HR and business leaders are being warned not to rely on the technology alone as misinformation and deepfakes create new risks for employees. Research from International SOS found that almost 60% of senior decision-makers believe AI’s greatest value is in verifying or validating
Current trends indicate slower job growth ahead as an increasing number of consumers say they’re having trouble finding jobs. Source: www.hrdive.com
A car dealership in Paignton unfairly and wrongfully dismissed an aftersales manager following a dispute with an aggressive customer who had harassed and abused his team members. In a case that highlights employers’ risks around third-party harassment, the employment tribunal awarded Mr Spinks £21,000 for unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal from Snows Motor Group. Spinks
Are employees entitled to extra pay for working on bank holidays? What does an employer do if an employee refuses to work on a bank holiday? How should bank holidays be managed for part-time employees? We explain how to deal with some of the most common issues public holidays can raise. There are normally eight
