Can you sue someone for giving you a bad reference?
In many cases, a reference will contain negative things about its subject. This is part of a reference’s design: the referee should give a full and frank assessment.
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University changes to academic contracts are threatening freedom of speech
A new clause being embedded in a number of university contracts attempts to restrict academics from speaking freely in public debate about issues that are outside their area of research.
Paid domestic violence leave: how do other countries do it?
It's uncommon internationally for workers to have a statutory right to paid domestic violence leave, but things may be shifting.
Protecting migrant workers requires a rethink on employer freedoms
The taskforce must redesign Australia’s rather chaotic and unfair temporary labour migration program.
Flexible working is making us work longer
Flexible work is on the rise but research shows it often leads to people working longer hours than they would otherwise.
Sacked Uber driver case shows driver vulnerability under law
A case of an uber driver from Perth suing the company because his contract was terminated may show how protected drivers are under law.
The proposed ‘right to disconnect’ after work hours is welcome, but not enough
In the age of the smartphone, it's often hard to switch off after work. Here's how employment law can help.
Why Brexit would be bad for employment rights
EU employment legislation has had a hugely positive impact on UK labour laws.
Bosses’ right to snoop on staff emails is an invasion of privacy and ignores the way we work
Workplace surveillance is creating a culture of suspicion that harms employers and their staff.
Secret evidence: coming to an employment tribunal near you
Sacked from your job and never told why. Is this the new normal for some workers in Britain?
Sorry Nigel Farage, there is discrimination in the workplace – and it’s bad for business
UKIP leader thinks we don't need equality laws anymore. He couldn't be more wrong.
Reminder: you could be sacked for tweeting entirely personal things
This week I have mainly been driving to towns the arse end of nowhere … shut roads and twats in caravans = road rage and loads of fags smoked. Anyone familiar with the terrifying terrain of the Twittersphere…
Five new laws that may have escaped your notice in 2014
Every year thousands of new laws are introduced. Some of these are well publicised and debated, such as the recent changes to the rules on pornography, but others slip under the radar. Many are quite important…
Tribunal fees mean workers can’t afford a fair hearing
It’s been a year since the government introduced fees for workers making a claim to an employment tribunal. The most recent statistics show that this has led to an 81% decrease in cases. This has profoundly…
Employers must become aware of dementia in the workplace
Recent figures suggest there are around 800,000 people in the UK with dementia. People usually associate the condition with later life, but around 17,000 of people with the condition are under the age…
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