Employment Law stories

Vistra and G-P unveil a single-contract route to shift firms smoothly from EOR hiring to fully fledged entities in overseas markets.

On International Women's Day, Omada backs EU pay transparency and boosts female leadership, pushing tech towards fairer hiring and pay.

As AI reshapes work, HR's female-majority workforce risks being left behind, widening a skills gap in the very function meant to close it.

Payroll teams say they are ready for JSL reforms, but gaps in HMRC data access and outdated systems leave many exposed before April.

Okta warns North Korean operatives are landing remote tech jobs with stolen and synthetic identities to fund the regime and enable cyber attacks.

Regulatory uncertainty stalls most payroll projects, yet leaders eye AI tools to cut compliance strain and sharpen workforce planning.

PayFit extends its contextual HR AI copilot to 220,000 staff, promising personalised, confidential answers on pay, leave and contracts.

Gig work platform Traxlo launches in the UK, offering grocery retailers pay-per-task staffing to tackle labour gaps and rising costs.

Gartner warns CHROs must confront nine AI-driven work trends by 2026, from layoffs and culture clashes to digital twins and 'workslop'.

Hightekers snaps up Serviap Global to cement its Latin America footprint, extending its direct Employer of Record reach to 40 countries.

Most UK firms still rely on generic compliance training as tougher cyber, harassment and sanctions regimes loom, VinciWorks research shows.

UK firms face legal risks as AI use surges, with experts urging urgent adoption of clear policies to prevent discrimination and data breaches.

Nearly a third of UK SMEs still use manual payroll, causing errors and fines that can reach thousands of pounds, reveals new research from Employment Hero.

Over half of firms lack formal AI policies, risking data breaches and legal issues as many employees already use AI tools without clear guidance.

Axiom GRC has acquired The DPO Centre, expanding its data protection services and strengthening its global governance, risk, and compliance platform.

Ecommpay partners with EdenChase to offer free sessions supporting eCommerce firms in joining the UK's Disability Confident Scheme for inclusive hiring.

Nearly 40% of Australian employees feel pressured to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws aiming to protect after-hours work boundaries.

Pentest People launches a new four-tier Partner Tier System to support and grow its channel partners across the UK, Europe and the US.

Multiplier launches COR solution to simplify global contractor compliance, offering fast onboarding, region-specific contracts, and payments in 120+ currencies.

Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer to lead legal strategy and support growth with nearly 30 years of tech sector experience.