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One in five businesses plan to introduce ‘no jab, no job’ policies in the next year, poll finds

But experts have advised companies to get legal advice before bringing in vaccine mandates as they risk leading to discrimination claims

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Prime minister launches new review into the future of work

 20 May 2022 by Caitlin Powell
But with organisations still disappointed by the omission of an Employment Bill from the Queen’s Speech, People Management asks if another review is what’s needed

One million more disabled people in work than five years ago, official figures show

 19 May 2022 by Mahalia Mayne
Findings mean government has met its milestone target, but campaign groups say more still needs to be done tackle the barriers disabled people face in work

Sick pay reform could boost UK economy by £4bn, study suggests

 19 May 2022 by Yoana Cholteeva
Increasing SSP payments and focusing on preventative measures could reduce the number of workdays lost to ill-health, report says

Calling a man ‘bald’ is sex-related harassment, tribunal rules

 18 May 2022 by Jasmine Urquhart
Factory electrician wins claims of sex-related harassment, wrongful dismissal and detriment after being called a ‘bald c***’ by a colleague

Is the prime minister right about the importance of office culture?

 18 May 2022 by Caitlin Powell
As Boris Johnson renews his claims people are more productive in the workplace, People Management looks at whether it’s time to start calling staff back

Male managers blocking gender equality efforts, research suggests

 17 May 2022 by Yoana Cholteeva
Experts say progress on gender balance is too slow and findings might even indicate regression

Real wages drop as unemployment continues to fall, official figures show

 17 May 2022 by Francis Churchill
Data also reveals there are now fewer unemployed people than job vacancies for the first time since records began

MPs criticise government for refusing to introduce mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting

 16 May 2022 by Caitlin Powell
Experts advise that firms should take a wider approach to workplace inclusion because reporting without action will have ‘no meaningful impact’

Employers ‘running out of steam’ on pay rises as talent shortages continue, CIPD finds

 16 May 2022 by Jasmine Urquhart
Experts urge firms to focus on revising their benefits offerings as report reveals less than a third expect to increase wages to attract new hires

Half of older women will need to work beyond retirement age, poll finds

 13 May 2022 by Jasmine Urquhart
Research shows the majority of women over 45 have worked part time or taken career breaks, reducing or eliminating their pension contributions

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P&O sackings: Is ferry operator’s decision legal?

 18 March 2022 by Jasmine Urquhart

After the firm fired 800 employees on the spot via a pre-recorded video, People Management explores the legalities of the ‘inhumane’ move with employment law experts

New SSP rules: how should HR respond?

 23 March 2022 by Yoana Cholteeva

With Covid sick pay eligibility ending from tomorrow, as well as other government support being phased out, People Management explains how firms should tackle the changes

Ukraine conflict: How can HR help?

 1 March 2022 by Dan Cave

People Management asks experts what business leaders and people practitioners need to consider as they look to support those affected

How should HR handle the end of all Covid measures?

 31 March 2022 by Yoana Cholteeva

With free testing ending in England tomorrow, People Management asks experts how businesses should manage testing and isolating staff who are suspected to have the virus

Chancellor’s Spring Statement: What does HR need to know?

 24 March 2022 by Caitlin Powell

Rishi Sunak’s announcement receives lukewarm reception from experts who expect more for businesses during the cost of living crisis

Employment tribunals

Employee was fairly dismissed after refusing to attend work because of coronavirus concerns, EAT rules

 10 May 2022 by Caitlin Powell
Experts say outcome shows tribunals will be ‘pragmatic’ as judge decides employer had introduced sufficient measures to avoid Covid-related risks

Teacher forced to express breast milk in ‘dirty’ toilets was victim of harassment, tribunal finds

 6 May 2022 by Caitlin Powell
Judge says school created a ‘degrading or humiliating environment’ which a woman who has recently given birth should not be subjected to

Government worker with musculoskeletal condition was discriminated against after other employees used her desk, tribunal finds

 25 April 2022 by Jasmine Urquhart
Employer began disciplinary proceedings after claimant complained about specialist equipment being moved and adjusted by colleagues under hot desking policy

Sales executive victim of sexual harassment after boss made advances and called her a 'good girl', tribunal rules

 14 April 2022 by Francis Churchill
Judge finds HR’s approach to her disclosure was ‘primitive’ and her manager ‘took revenge’ by souring relationships with other colleagues

Mother of triplets dismissed due to direct sex discrimination, tribunal rules

 8 April 2022 by Caitlin Powell
Judge found it ‘irrational’ that her manager scored her the lowest rating for her ‘focus’ during the redundancy process

Supermarket worker dismissed for harassing colleagues after brain injury was discriminated against, tribunal rules

 1 April 2022 by Caitlin Powell

Judge found it unreasonable that ‘obvious’ health details were not considered during the investigation

Tutor asked to address personal hygiene issue with mature student was victim of sex discrimination, tribunal finds

 22 March 2022 by Jasmine Urquhart

Judge highlights charity’s assumption that women were ‘better suited’ to such a task and that at least one man could have also performed it

Jobseeker banned from tribunals service after making more than 40 ‘vexatious’ claims

 11 March 2022 by Jasmine Urquhart

Serial claimant handed indefinite prohibition after bringing cases ‘without any reasonable grounds’ following job application rejections over an eight-year period

Marketing assistant unfairly dismissed after employer ‘engineered’ redundancy process, tribunal rules

 4 March 2022 by Jasmine Urquhart

Holiday company was looking to increase its social media presence after not getting as many ‘likes’ and ‘shares’ as its competitor

Care home worker accused of lying about Covid symptoms was constructively unfairly dismissed, tribunal rules

 2 March 2022 by Caitlin Powell

Court also heard claimant’s manager shouted at him and threatened to be ‘on his back every five minutes’