Government report reveals gender pay gap reporting data
The Government have published a report summarising the data that employers reported under the first year of the Gender Pay Gap (GPG) reporting regulations.
31 October 2018
Morrisons vicariously liable for former employee’s actions in disclosing personal data of 5,000 employees
In WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC v Various Claimants, Skelton (S), an auditor, had a grudge against Morrisons because of what he perceived to be unfair disciplinary action against him.
30 October 2018
Directors personally liable for whistleblowing dismissal and £2m compensation
S. 47B of the Employment Rights Act 1996 makes an individual worker liable for subjecting a colleague to a detriment for whistleblowing, as well the employer being liable itself.
29 October 2018
Home workers feel pressure to demonstrate they are actually working
46% of the 500 UK employees surveyed feel under pressure to demonstrate they are actually working while working from home.
25 October 2018
Heathrow Airport Limited fined £120,000 for serious failings in its data protection practices
Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) has been fined £120,000 for failing to ensure that the personal data held on its network was properly secured.
24 October 2018
BEIS opens consultation on ethnicity pay reporting
A consultation has been launched on ethnicity pay which will enable employers to creating a diverse workforce.
23 October 2018
Employer liable for assault at impromptu drinking session after Xmas party had ended
After the firm’s Christmas party, some staff went to a hotel and were drinking alcohol, including M, the MD, and B a sales manager.
22 October 2018
Young women being let down in workplace, despite #MeToo and gender pay reporting
Despite the #MeToo movement and reforms including gender pay gap reporting, millions of women continue to lose out in the workplace.
18 October 2018
CIPD and Mind launch guidance for managers to support mental health at work
The CIPD and Mind, the mental health charity, have jointly published a revised mental health guide for managers to improve support.
17 October 2018
New legislation on tips and support for carers and parents
The Government has announced a new legislation, which will set out that tips must go in full to the workers providing the service.
16 October 2018