Businesses welcome new 'simple, meaningful' reform to the qualifying period The United Kingdom government is revising its proposed qualifying period for unfair dismissal to six months after consult...

Reform or rights rollback? India's sweeping labour law overhaul sparks debate Last week, India announced it would implement what many say are its most far-reaching economic reforms in decades - com...

When does an initial positive drug screening justify dismissal, even if subsequent laboratory pathology tests show negative results for substances? A head of HR for a property holdings company chal...

Was there a breach of contract when the vaccination policy was introduced? ERA decides A chef employed from May 2019 until October 2021 raised concerns about a proposed COVID-19 vaccination policy ...

Australia's care sector is at the forefront of substantial legal reform with new compliance obligations, funding considerations and workforce changes on the horizon. As employment law continues to...

A casual mechanic who was dismissed during the COVID-19 pandemic lost his appeal to get his job back after failing to follow the mandatory steps required under workers' compensation law for injure...

Takeaways For tax years 2025 -2028, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) allows employees to take an above-the-line tax deduction on qualified overtime pay and qualified tips. On November 21, 20...

In today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape, staying informed about changes in employment laws is crucial for employers. Recent updates across the nation have introduced significant shifts that im...

Flagship Labour plan to be replaced with six-month threshold after Peter Kyle vows to not let businesses ‘lose’ under new law The government is to ditch its flagship policy from the workers’ right...

Experts believe the success of HMRC’s “strengthened” system for paying informants depends on how transparently the agency publicises rewards and the guidance it gives to potential whistleblowers. ...