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Court of Appeal rules whistleblowing protection does not apply to external job applicants

In the case of Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council, the Court of Appeal (COA) has confirmed that whistleblowing protections do not apply to external job applicants. The legal challenge was raised by the whistleblowing charity, Protect, which filed a third-party intervention at the COA.

On the first day of Xmas, HR gave to me: five festive queries

While ‘tis the season to be jolly, sometimes HR hurdles can get in the way of a good time. So we thought we’d address the most commonly asked questions we tend to get from employers around this time of year.

King's Speech: money matters

The King’s Speech was fuelled by Labour's ambitions to kickstart economic growth with 40 bills, including audit reform, overhaul of employment law, VAT on private school fees and changes to apprenticeship levy

New Government plans substantial HR change

The results are in, and we now know that Sir Keir Starmer will be the UK’s new Prime Minister, following a resounding Labour victory at the polls.

Labour releases updated manifesto

Ahead of the General Election on Thursday 4 July 2024, the Labour Party has released an updated manifesto, ‘Labour’s plan to make work pay – delivering a new deal for working people’.

HR considerations in the run-up to the General Election

After much speculation about when the General Election will be called, the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has announced that it will take place on Thursday 4 July 2024. General Elections don’t come around that often, the last one was in 2019 before the Covid pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis. When they do come around though HR issues can surface in the run-up to polling day.

Free Employment Rights Act Guide

The government has unveiled 28 significant employment reforms. Discover what these changes are – and how they could impact your business – in your free guide.

Free SME HR Starter Pack Download

Starting a new business can be daunting, and especially when it comes to providing your employees’ or workers with policies and procedures. Download your SME starter pack today to ensure compliance.

Free Sexual Harassment Policy Template UK

Sexual harassment is a serious offence and as an employer, you must do everything you can to avoid it happening in your company.

Employment Contracts and Handbooks - Northern Ireland

The contract of employment covers a wide variety of terms and clauses which can be introduced in to the contractual relationship through various methods, including being expressly written, verbally stated or implied in to the relationship.