Using independent contractors can help a business save money, but it’s important to know the line between an independent contractor and an employee. Do you classify workers as independent contracto...

Back Do you need to stay up-to-date with employment law developments across Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland? If so, our updated Comparative Table will be a handy referen...

The government’s decision to abolish age-based minimum wage bands from April 2026 marks an important milestone in UK employment law. From that date, everyone aged 18 and over will be entitled to t...

Whistleblowing in financial services is changing. While the number of reports remains low compared with other sectors, the issues being raised are increasingly serious. With the Financial Conduct ...

Women who speak up against wrongdoing and become whistleblowers are paying a heavy price for their courage, according to a new report from the Human Rights Law Centre. The study finds women are mo...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Whistleblower says over 300M Americans’ Social Security data put at risk Sensitive details included health, income, banking, and family information Complaint alleges cloud upload l...

ERA says Air NZ acted as a 'fair, reasonable' employer The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has dismissed claims by six former Air New Zealand flight attendants who alleged they were unjustifia...

New law grants subcontracted workers more rights and protects striking employees Business groups in South Korea have expressed concerns after the passing of the new "Yellow Envelope Bill" that intr...

Last week, in Iloff v. LaPaille, the California Supreme Court made clear the burden on employers when asserting a good faith defense to avoid paying liquidated damages for violations of minimum wag...