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[Australia] Former Slater + Gordon employee reported to police over email scandal [Australia] Former Slater + Gordon employee reported to police over email scandal

In a statement, Slater + Gordon said it has “reasonable grounds” to suspect the email may have originated from a...
27 Mar 2025

[Guernsey] Tribunal receives 16 complaints under new anti-discrimination law [Guernsey] Tribunal receives 16 complaints under new anti-discrimination law

The Employment and Equal Opportunities Service (EEOS) offers independent advice and dispute resolution services. It is due to release its...
21 Mar 2025

[Northern Ireland] Jobs market figures remain steady despite pending NIC increase [Northern Ireland] Jobs market figures remain steady despite pending NIC increase

According to figures from the latest Labour Market Report, the employment rate for the period from November to January was...
21 Mar 2025

[UK] BBC settles age and sex discrimination claims with four female presenters [UK] BBC settles age and sex discrimination claims with four female presenters

Presenters Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera and Annita McVeigh launched an employment tribunal against the BBC which was due...
20 Mar 2025

[UK] HMRC clarifies regulations on pension contributions and salary sacrifice [UK] HMRC clarifies regulations on pension contributions and salary sacrifice

Under auto-enrolment rules, employers are required to enrol workers into a workplace pension scheme.
20 Mar 2025

[Belgium] Major changes to employment law and social security proposed [Belgium] Major changes to employment law and social security proposed

Planned changes to compensation and benefits under the Federal Coalition Agreement include mandating employer provision of occupational pension benefits for...
18 Mar 2025

[Germany] Wage negotiation breakthrough for fast food chain employees [Germany] Wage negotiation breakthrough for fast food chain employees

If it moves forward the agreement promises substantial pay raises. However, this is contingent on final approval. 
14 Mar 2025