Travel to the US for business can be a hassle if you don’t follow these guidelines
Companies with employees traveling to the US have been warned of a new level risk associated with trips to that country. Immigration lawyer warns that the new localised vetting processes, which vary from airport-to-airport, are causing longer processing times and more intrusive screening. This is true even for business trips. Employers must understand that the […]
TUC employees unfairly dismissed awarded PS100k
Following a flawed investigation, two unfairly dismissed TUC employees have been awarded over PS100,000. Paul Nowak, the now General Secretary, was involved in both the dismissal process and the appeal process. In the case, a remedy judgement was published which upheld departmental secretaries Darren Lewis and Greg Lepiarz unfair termination claims made in May 2024. […]
Recruitment outlook improves despite fears about employment law
New research shows that businesses are cautious about the economy, but there is a sign of an increase in recruitment. JobsOutlook, the latest report from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and Whitestone Insight suggests that a sustained rebound in hiring is still possible this year. Employers were still concerned about the strength and stability of […]
Race discrimination claim fails due to missing mug
A Currys employee who claimed that he was the victim of race discrimination by the retailer, after his mug went missing from the office, has been found not guilty. Mr Habib , who worked as a credit support assistant in the south of England branch, won a part of his claim for breach of contract. […]
What to do with PTO conversion programs
Flexibility has become a top priority for HR teams, who are focused on meeting their employees’ evolving needs. In recent years, employees have been questioning traditional working arrangements in a way they never had before. This process was sparked by the shift towards remote and hybrid work. It has also extended to other areas such […]
To the top: How leadership in HR can help take the function to a new level
HR’s role in organisations is changing. HR was originally conceived as an administrative function, the means of employing and compensating people. However, the role is now strategic and important. HR’s position in an organisation gives it a unique perspective on everything: a new system of IT – HR must ensure that everyone understands how to […]
Residents doctors are being urged to vote against strike action by streeting
The Health Secretary is appealing to resident physicians in England to vote ‘no’ in a strike ballot regarding pay and conditions. He says that unlike previous industrial actions, the public doesn’t support them. Wes Streeting, a British Medical Association member, said that the NHS was “broken, but not beaten”, and urged residents (formerly junior doctors) […]
Report shows that black employees are more likely to be monitored at work
According to a recent report, black workers in the UK are at a higher risk of algorithmic management and workplace surveillance. Black employees have a higher than average representation in these roles. They are 26 percent for low autonomy positions and 42 percent for low-skilled jobs. In addition, 73 per cent of Black employees do […]
Black workers are most at risk of workplace surveillance
According to a study by the Institute for Public Policy Research, black employees are most likely to be targeted for workplace surveillance. Think tank says that workers with low-skilled and “low autonomy” jobs will be hit the hardest by the rapid increase in the use of technologies like facial recognition, keystroke monitoring and biometric tracking. […]
What You Can’t do When a Candidate Sues Their Former Employer
Lawsuits can be expensive. Any business owner would do well to not hire anyone who is likely to sue. How can you tell if someone is likely to sue them? Kevin Dahlstrom, an entrepreneur from Boulder, Colorado, tweeted about his recent experience dealing with a litigious employee: I once hired someone who was suing their […]