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Four Factsheets about Employment lawAn overview of the main differences in employment law between Northern Ireland and Great Britain (made up of England, Scotland and Wales)
Guidance on the role of the UK civil courts in hearing employment casesFind out how the EU has influenced UK employment law and how this will apply in the future following Brexit
For CIPD members, we explain how employment law is made in the UK Houses of Parliament, from the Bill stage through to Royal Assent.
Show more Show lessDesigned for practitioners, our guides provide recommendations and advice on how to apply good practice in the workplace.
13 Guides about Employment lawWhat this practice is, why you should avoid it, and how to approach it if no other options are available
Practical guidance to help you identify and implement good atypical working practices For MembersAdvice for managers on how they can help to manage maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, parental leave and parental bereavement leave
For Members Advice for managers when a member of staff on their team faces redundancy For Members Understand what employers need to do to manage fixed-term contracts within the law For Members Understand what employers need to do to manage self-employed contractors within the law Understand what employers need to do to manage zero-hours contracts within the law For MembersUnderstand the ramifications of IR35 changes for in-house HR, and the five initial steps you can take to help your employer understand them.
For MembersWhether you use the services of a consultant or are a consultant yourself, you’ll need to understand the ramifications of IR35 – and what you can do about them
For MembersExplanation of the different kinds of employment status so managers can correctly manage people within their teams according to their different contractual terms
For MembersAdvice on how the disciplinary process is used to deal with misconduct or poor performance and how to best handle a grievance from a member of staff
For MembersInformation for managers on what happens when the decision is made to dismiss a member of their team and how to avoid mistakes
For Members Understand what employers need to do to manage agency workers within the law Show more Show lessPractical resources to help you address employment law issues at work, and keep up with recent and pending legislation.
33 Employment law about Employment law Employment law For Members Employment lawWhat you need to know about TUPE transfers; including how the UK court see breaches of these notoriously complex regulations.
For Members Employment law Find out what may change and how you can prepare For Members Employment law Explore our collection of resources around bullying and harassment in the workplace For Members Employment law Explore our collection of resources around legal issues surrounding absence, including Q&As For Members Employment law Guidance on the legal considerations on the use of technology and AI in UK workplaces For Members Employment lawExplore our collection of resources and Q&As covering the recruitment process, from pre-employment checks and case law, to employing overseas workers
For Members Employment law Explore the legal issues relating to pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace For Members Employment law Explore the legal issues relating to marriage and civil partnership discrimination in the workplace For Members Employment lawExplore our collection of resources around legal issues relating to religion and belief discrimination in the workplace, including philosophical beliefs
For Members Employment lawExplore our collection of resources around legal issues relating to sex discrimination in the workplace, including pregnancy and maternity discrimination
For Members Employment lawExplore our collection of resources on fair and unfair dismissal, including the branches of unfair dismissal such as constructive dismissal, and laws around wrongful dismissal. This resource includes common questions and answers plus relevant case law
For Members Employment lawExplore our collection of resources around maternity and parental rights, including Q&As on shared parental leave and adoption law and relevant case law
For Members Employment law Explore our collection of resources around legal issues relating to whistleblowing in the workplace For Members Employment law The 'Retained EU law bill', or REUL, changes UK employment law. For Members Employment lawThe CIPD's dedicated legal resource on holiday entitlement for all types of worker. This page includes guidance on applying the working time directive and how the UK court system sees legal claims against employers on annual leave matters.
For Members Employment lawCIPD guidance on the legality of working hours in the UK. Workable hours and breaks are directed by the UK's Working Time Regulations, formally part of the EU Working Time Directive. Here we explore key legislation and how the courts see claims against employers.
For Members Employment lawExplore our collection of resources around legal issues relating to flexible and hybrid working, including the changes to the right to request flexible working
For Members Employment lawA round up of the year's statutory rates, including compensation limits, family friendly payments, statutory sick pay, minimum wage, disclosure and barring fees and National Insurance contribution
For Members Employment lawCIPD's resource on employers' legal obligations to reduce work-related stress and increase employee wellbeing. This resource includes legislation and case law, demonstrating how this issue is seen in the courts.
For Members Employment lawIn the UK, the Equality Act 2010 creates a legal obligation for equal pay for men and women, performing equal work. This resource explains how employers can ensure equal pay, as well as looking at case law in the area.
For Members Employment lawCIPD legal page on disability discrimination in the workplace. This resource explores legislation and case law in this field to demonstrate how disability discrimination claims are seen in the courts.
For Members Employment lawExplore our collection of resources around the legal issues relating to sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace including Q&As and relevant case law
For Members Employment lawExplore our collection of resources around legal issues relating to age discrimination in the workplace including Q&As and relevant case law
For Members Employment lawExplore our collection of resources around legal issues surrounding race discrimination, including Q&As and relevant case law
For Members Employment lawExplore our collection of resources on disciplinary and grievance procedures, conflict resolution and the Acas Code of Practice
For Members Employment lawExplore our collection of resources around legal issues surrounding employees and workers, including Q&As for various types of workers and relevant case law
For Members Employment lawExplore our collection of resources surrounding the legal issues relating to data protection, surveillance and privacy in the workplace
For Members Employment lawExplore our collection of resources covering terms and conditions of employment, including Q&As and relevant case law
For Members Employment law Legality of sanctioning workers who strike For Members Employment lawExplore our collection of resources around legal issues surrounding health and safety at work, including employers' obligations
For Members Employment lawExplore our collection of resources around legal issues involved in an employment tribunal claim, including Q&As and relevant case law
For Members Employment lawExplore our collection of resources on redundancy, including managing and planning for redundancies, commonly asked Q&As and relevant case law
For Members Show more Show lessResearch and analysis by experts from CIPD and partner organisations
Nine Reports about Employment law This report looks at the role of immigration in the context of the post-Brexit skills challenges An evaluation of the use and impact of zero-hours contracts Recommendations for ensuring a financial safety net for workers during illness Practical guidance on navigating the UK’s new points-based system for HR and employersDrawing on policy insight and stakeholder input, the CIPD proposes a new approach to labour market enforcement
Drawing on policy insight and stakeholder input, the CIPD proposes a new approach to labour market enforcement
Read our report examining employer views and experiences of implementing UK and EU employment lawSurvey evidence on how and why employers use zero-hours and short-hours contracts, and employees' characteristics, attitudes and preferences when it comes to these types of contract
Research findings and recommendations to improve practice in the use of zero-hours contracts Show more Show lessInsight and foresight from our experts in people and the world of work
14 Thought leadership about Employment law Thought leadership Monthly round-up of changes in employment law in the UK Thought leadership Monthly round-up of changes in employment law in the UK Thought leadership Monthly round-up of changes in employment law in the UK Thought leadership Monthly round-up of changes in employment law in the UK Thought leadershipThe CIPD examines the main UK-wide party manifestos and outlines key implications for skills and employment
Thought leadershipWe outline the key pieces of legislation set to come into force in the UK and explain their implications for employers and employees
Thought leadershipWhat are the priorities for Northern Ireland as its devolved government makes a full return after two years?
Thought leadershipCarl Quilliam discusses what the passing of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 means, what changes it brings and when they might be implemented
Thought leadershipClaire McCartney and Lucy Herd, Jack's mother and prominent campaigner for Jack's Law, discuss the importance of extending statutory bereavement leave and pay for employees experiencing the loss of a close family member and ask what employers can do to best support them
Thought leadership What do HR practitioners need to know and do regarding contractual issues and health and safety law? Thought leadershipCharles Cotton’s article considers the implications of IR35, including the steps employers can take to prepare for the changes and how HR can help enforce it
Thought leadershipRachel Suff reflects on CIPD's new report, Revamping labour market enforcement in the UK, and considers the case for reform of the UK enforcement system
Thought leadershipRachel Suff and Duncan Brown from the Institute for Employment Studies look at the latest government consultation on establishing a single enforcement body for employment rights
Thought leadershipThe CIPD conducted a survey for the Government's latest consultation on the introduction of a right for all workers to have reasonable notice and compensation, which highlighted a number of issues. Ben Willmott discusses
