With scorching summers come new, sometimes hidden risks that browbeaten, slightly sweaty HR employees must confront. And if tempted to soak in your hot tub to reflect on these matters – think again. HR is not short of bogeymen. As if the extreme heat, the World Cup with all its risks, changes in employment law
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has referred itself to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) after it found that about 40 members of hospital staff accessed the medical records of a three-year-old boy hurt in a crocodile enclosure. The hospital is investigating each of the workers’ actions to determine if they had a legitimate reason for looking
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged that Dana Sealing Manufacturing illegally acquired genetic information. Source: www.hrdive.com
Greater purchasing power was thwarted by “higher energy prices due to the U.S.-Iran war,” research showed. Source: www.hrdive.com
A London Underground worker who made several protected disclosures about health and safety in London tube stations was unfairly dismissed, an employment tribunal has ruled. London Central tribunal heard disclosures from the whistleblower, Micky Steeds, a skilled vents worker, regarding failed face-fitting tests (for respirator masks), illegal dumping of hazardous waste, and dangerous working practices
With increased risk at the start of employment and costs rising, employers can’t afford to get hiring wrong by waiting for legislation to be enacted, says Claire McCartney As labour market pressures mount and operational costs increase, the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) is poised to significantly reshape how organisations approach hiring and workforce planning. The Act
James Reed has said that the government should tax companies that use robots, including AI and chatbots, in a wide-ranging interview discussing the future of the labour market. The chairman and CEO of Reed Recruitment said that many people in business felt the Labour Party’s language and focus on growth in the 2024 general election
Retail workers are facing increasing risks from members of the public using smart glasses to secretly record them at work, according to shop workers’ union Usdaw. The warning comes after a sales assistant discovered he had been filmed and featured in a video posted to TikTok and YouTube by former television presenter Michael Barrymore, without
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland are taking part in industrial action over pay, with medics seeking parity with their colleagues in England, Scotland and Wales. It is the first time the two groups of doctors have gone on strike in Northern Ireland, and while most routine and elective services will be cancelled, full
One third of Britain’s workplaces do not have staff with the necessary mediation skills to resolve a workplace conflict. According to new research by workplace relations body Acas, conducted by YouGov, 33% of employees think their employer lacks staff with enough mediation expertise to handle disputes. The figure rises to 40% among small and medium-sized
