In this issue, we look at some of the key employment law developments that have taken place over the past month. In particular, we examine: age discrimination in the UK employment market; the use of social media algorithms for job adverts; the law surrounding apprenticeships and the government's plans for encouraging their use; net zero clauses for employment contracts; and some of the key themes across the globe in identifying employment status.
United Kingdom: A recent series of reports and statistics published by the Office for National Statistics paints a picture of an increasingly polarised labour market in the UK, with older workers reporting they feel disadvantaged because of their age. This view appears particularly prevalent following the closure of the furlough scheme, with studies suggesting that impending redundancies are likely to disproportionately impact older workers. In this article, we look at the legal protection available to workers who may be subject to age discrimination and explore the potential ways forward for employers and older workers.
United Kingdom: The number of job vacancies in the UK has hit a record high according to the Office for National Statistics. As a result, recruitment will be many employers' primary focus and how to attract the best talent is a hot topic for HR teams.
United Kingdom: In this insight, we take a look at the government's plans for apprenticeships from the Autumn Budget, as well as some pointers for employers...
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