In the recent case of McWilliams v Citibank NA the Tribunal looked at the failure of Citibank to provide Ms McWilliams’ data following a Subject Access Request (SAR), and whether this contributed to an unfair dismissal.

For years, zero-hours contracts have come under significant media scrutiny, as the practice continues to divide opinions regarding its perceived benefits.

A settlement agreement (previously known as a compromise agreement) is a legally binding contract between an employee and their employer.

A settlement agreement is a legally binding confidential agreement between an employer and an employee. A settlement agreement is usually coupled with a compensation payment.

"Without prejudice discussion" and "protected conversation" are two phrases often used interchangeably to refer to an off-the-record discussion with employees.

Employers who, as a matter of company policy, refuse to consider job applications from individuals requiring work authorisation for the UK should be aware that such practices could expose them to claims of race discrimination.

Latest figures show an overall improvement to female unemployment, as International Women’s Day highlights the importance of building a diverse workforce

People are a key business asset, but once the relationship with an employee or contractor ends they may become a liability, threatening the business’s continued success. The right to work does not outweigh the right to protect legitimate business interests, but employers need to properly use the available safeguards to ensure their enforceability.

In this day and age, it is perhaps shocking to learn that over 60% of women in the UK have experienced some form of sexual harassment in the workplace.

There is a long-established principle that liability for immigration breaches can transfer on the acquisition of a business, along with employees. The widening of the sponsorship net to bring most employment-related immigration into the Points Based System makes the Sponsor Management System the default mechanism for making timely notifications. Both buyers and sellers of businesses need to know their obligations and the risks of getting it wrong.