The long-running equal pay claim against Asda takes another step forward as the tribunal finds that the majority of lead claimants in retail roles perform work of equal value to distribution centre workers.

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has recommended that the Government review the entitlement of sleep-in shift workers to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) as part of the proposed Fair Pay Agreement for the social care sector.

An employment tribunal has ruled that foster carers can pursue whistleblowing and discrimination claims despite lacking a contractual relationship with local authorities.

A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights how worker status can be found in contractual arrangements involving personal service companies.

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that workers who take part in official industrial action are protected from blacklisting, regardless of the technical requirements often associated with union action.

Calculating holiday pay for employees working irregular hours is an ongoing challenge for many employers. The Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR) require that workers receive no less pay on holiday than they would normally earn while working.