Employment tribunal fees should be scrapped so women can afford to take employers to court if they have been treated unfairly because of their pregnancy, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) says.
Employers that offer enhanced maternity packages for women could find themselves open to sex discrimination claims as shared parental leave comes into force today, Glassdoor warns.
Working couples are to receive greater flexibility in how they care for their child in the first year of birth or adoption as shared parental leave regulations come into force today.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved arrangements to establish an organisation which will make private healthcare information available via an independent public website.
Businesses still need to do more to commit to flexible working practices and introduce meaningful diversity policies, the CBI says.
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued rules for pension providers on directing customers to the guidance service at the point of retirement.
Employers are facing communication challenges highlighted by employees' lack of financial knowledge when implementing flexible benefit schemes.
Employees at Bernard Matthews Farms will have access to a salary sacrifice car scheme using low emission vehicles aimed at maximising savings.
Public Health England (PHE) has commissioned a toolkit to help businesses tackle domestic violence and raise awareness of the "hidden issue" in workplaces.
HR professionals are being accused of underestimating and under-preparing for the incoming shared parental leave rules.