£40 million personalised support package for long-term unemployed disabled people launched
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a new £40 million support package for disabled people.
| Published: 27 December 2018
31% increase in single ET claims during July to September 2018
The Ministry of Justice has published the latest report and detailed statistics on tribunal cases received, disposed of or outstanding for July to September 2018.
| Published: 26 December 2018
Only 1 in 5 employers have action plan to reduce gender pay gap
An EHRC analysis of employers’ gender pay gap action plans has revealed that only 1 in 5 has produced a detailed plan to close the gender pay gap.
| Published: 25 December 2018
Government announces 12 measures to tackle sexual harassment at work
The Government has announced a package of 12 measures to tackle sexual harassment at work including introducing a new Code of Practice.
| Published: 24 December 2018
61% use PDAs for work purposes ‘out of office’ but 46% not aware of GDPR law that applies
A survey found that 61% of people use a personal device (PDA) to answer work emails or conduct work tasks while out of the workplace.
| Published: 20 December 2018
BEIS updates guidance on calculating the NMW/NLW to include unpaid work trials
The BEIS has published updated guidance on calculating the NMW/NLW to include advice on unpaid work trials.
| Published: 19 December 2018
Government publishes voluntary disability reporting framework
The Government has published a framework to support employers to voluntarily report on disability, mental health and wellbeing.
| Published: 18 December 2018
£37,000 unfair dismissal award where employer ignored conflicting drug test results
In Ball v First Essex Buses Limited, B was a bus driver and is diabetic.
| Published: 17 December 2018
Time for employers to place workplace health and wellbeing front of mind
The CBI has launched its Front of Mind report, a good practice guide for mental health, in association with Bupa and HCA Healthcare.
| Published: 13 December 2018
Disability Confident and CIPD guide on employing people with a disability or health condition
The Department for Work and Pensions in collaboration with the CIPD have published a practical guide for line managers.
| Published: 12 December 2018