Employment law

Rebecca Hone explains how the UK government’s temporary permits for occupations including HGV drivers, poultry workers and pork butchers are faring so far

Richard Fox and Clodagh Hogan explain the questions people professionals should ask prior to conducting an inquiry into a dispute between employees

Jonathan Rennie explores whether Portugal’s new legislation banning managers from contacting employees outside normal hours could work in the UK

For workers in the health and care sector, it is now a legal requirement to have the Covid jab, but for other industries, imposing such a policy is still risky, says Ben Stepney

In light of a recent case, Benedict Gorner examines the difference between part-time status and employees simply working shorter hours

Raoul Parekh and Ben Smith explore the similarities – and differences – between the MP’s treatment and a usual employee disciplinary investigation

In light of recent case law, Stephen Morrall and Aman Khokhar explore what provisions firms should have in place when engaging with self-employed contractors

Gemma Wilson explains the implications for employers of the new guidelines on this controversial practice