Out-Law News :: Employment 
UK employers weigh commercial relationships against new third party harassment duties
Kieron O’Reilly tells HRNews how employers can identify and manage harassment risks involving customers and contractors, and why boards need to be involved.
Rebecca Sulley tells HRNews how October’s tribunal time-limit changes and January’s unfair dismissal reforms could increase litigation risks for employers.
UK employers review supply chain risks as new Right to Work liability takes effect
Shara Pledger tells HRNews how the extended Right to Work liability rules introduced on 1 October affect supply chains and contractual arrangements.
German court reinforces binding nature of parental leave requests
Germany’s Federal Labour Court (BAG) has clarified that employees are generally bound by a valid request for parental leave.
PODCAST: How employers can deal with an AI-assisted rise in employee claims
Since AI use became widespread the number and complexity of claims against employers has soared. How should companies cope?
Spotlight on managing overlapping workplace investigations
Sarah Munro, Kate Dodd and Zoe Betts explain how employers can manage overlapping workplace investigations, from coordinating HR and health and safety processes to handling legal risks and external investigations involving regulators or the police.
Employment status tax issues need not derail a business sale
Reviewing compliance with UK tax rules relevant to labour supply chains and engagement of temporary workers should be an essential feature of preparing a business for a sale, well before negotiations with prospective buyers start.
Spotlight on managing complex workplace investigations
Sarah Munro and Kate Dodd tell HRNews how employers can manage complex workplace investigations, from choosing the right investigator to conducting sensitive interviews fairly and effectively.
An introduction to tax for UK companies
This guide provides a brief overview of the UK tax system for a business operating in the UK through a company.
IR35: taxation of off-payroll workers explained
The off-payroll working rules, known as IR35, apply where a business engages an individual to provide services off-payroll and through an intermediary - commonly a company referred to as a 'personal services company' (PSC). IR35 targets the use of PSCs to avoid employment taxes.
What pension trustees need to know about superfund transfers
With superfund transfers on the rise in the UK market, trustees should be aware of how best to transact with a superfund.
Six month Employment Tribunal claim window takes effect for UK employers
Rebecca Sulley tells HRNews what the longer claim window means for employers in England, Wales and Scotland, and why HR teams should review how they preserve records, evidence and access to potential witnesses.
Global employers adapt workforce strategies to local employment laws
Emma Noble tells HRNews how global employers can maintain consistent workforce strategies while adapting their approach to different local employment laws.
Multinational businesses centralise management of international workforce projects
Lara-Christina Willems tells HRNews why employers are increasingly managing international workforce projects centrally and how greater coordination can improve consistency, oversight and cost control.
How British employers can prepare to receive first ERA trade union access requests
Employers in Great Britain should prepare for a potential influx in workplace access requests ahead of the new trade union rights taking effect on 30 October.