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How to manage heatwave risks under UK health and safety law
Periods of very hot weather are increasingly common in the UK amidst the changing global climate. These heatwaves present risks that must be considered under health and safety law.
Abandonment of employment is a complex and often misunderstood concept in Australian law. While it may appear straightforward – an employee stops showing up to work without explanation – the legal implications and options for employers are nuanced.
UK employers are tackling workplace harassment, but monitoring and training gaps remain
While many UK employers are making progress in implementing measures to prevent harassment in the workplace, few have implemented systems to monitor their effectiveness and provide comprehensive training ahead of new legislative provisions coming into force in October.
Employers must address Middle East mental health duties proactively, say experts
International businesses operating in the Middle East have been advised to review their approach to employee mental wellbeing, to ensure they comply with increasingly stringent legal obligations in the region.
FAQ/redundancy – when should UK employers offer an alternative role instead of dismissal?
Laura Kennedy tells HRNews when employers should offer an alternative role instead of redundancy.
UK employers move from awareness to implementation on suicide prevention
Jonathan Cowlan tells HRNews how suicide prevention standard BS 30480 is helping employers to manage suicide risk in the workplace.
Multinationals balance global values with local EDI strategies
Kate Dodd tells HRNews why multinational employers are adapting their EDI strategies rather than abandoning them.
Running a sweepstake at work: the UK law
Workplace sweepstakes are a popular way to build engagement around sporting and other events. However, many common formats fall within the scope of the Gambling Act 2005 and can be unlawful unless they fit within a specific exemption.
World Cup sweepstakes ‘could trigger gambling law scrutiny’
Employers that encourage World Cup sweepstakes as means of engaging colleagues and building team spirit should ensure they are carefully structured, to avoid them falling foul of gambling laws in Britain, an expert has said.
FAQ/redundancy – how should UK employers choose the right selection pool?
Lesley Makin tells HRNews explains how employers should choose the selection pool in a redundancy situation
UK employers strengthen prevention strategies as tribunal delays stretch to 2030
Rebecca Sulley tells HRNews about practical steps employers are taking to prevent workplace disputes escalating into tribunal claims
UK employers reset ESG strategy as EU moves to cut reporting burdens
James Hay tells HRNews why ESG is being recalibrated globally and what it means for multinational employers
What Australian employers need to know after the 2026 annual wage review
Australia’s Fair Work Commission has approved a 6% rise in the national minimum wage and 4.75% increase to all modern award rates in its annual review – at a time of transformation for the organisation.
DIFC court rejects non-compete injunction in energy sector dispute
A recent decision by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts offers important lessons for employers on the enforceability of non-compete clauses across the DIFC and onshore United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Save As You Earn (SAYE) Share Option Plans
A Save As You Earn (SAYE) plan, also known as a savings-related share option plan or 'sharesave', is a tax-advantaged share plan that enables eligible employees of a company to be granted options to acquire shares – linked to three or five year savings contracts – in either the employer company or, in the case of a group plan, the holding company.