Hospital staff probed over confidentiality after crocodile attack
June 26, 2026Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has referred itself to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) after it found that about 40 members of hospital staff accessed the medical records of a three-year-old boy hurt in a crocodile enclosure. The hospital is investigating…
EEOC reminds employers pre-employment health questionnaires may violate GINA
June 25, 2026The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged that Dana Sealing Manufacturing illegally acquired genetic information. Source: www.hrdive.com
Early career workers’ wages can’t match inflation, Glassdoor finds
June 25, 2026Greater purchasing power was thwarted by “higher energy prices due to the U.S.-Iran war,” research showed. Source: www.hrdive.com
London Underground whistleblower wins unfair dismissal case
June 25, 2026A London Underground worker who made several protected disclosures about health and safety in London tube stations was unfairly dismissed, an employment tribunal has ruled. London Central tribunal heard disclosures from the whistleblower, Micky Steeds, a skilled vents worker, regarding…
Three ways hiring needs to change under the Employment Rights Act
June 25, 2026With increased risk at the start of employment and costs rising, employers can’t afford to get hiring wrong by waiting for legislation to be enacted, says Claire McCartney As labour market pressures mount and operational costs increase, the Employment Rights Act 2025…
‘Back humans and tax robots’ says Reed boss
June 25, 2026James Reed has said that the government should tax companies that use robots, including AI and chatbots, in a wide-ranging interview discussing the future of the labour market. The chairman and CEO of Reed Recruitment said that many people in…
Union warns of smart-glasses threat to retail worker privacy
June 25, 2026Retail workers are facing increasing risks from members of the public using smart glasses to secretly record them at work, according to shop workers’ union Usdaw. The warning comes after a sales assistant discovered he had been filmed and featured…
Doctors in Northern Ireland strike over lack of pay parity
June 25, 2026Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland are taking part in industrial action over pay, with medics seeking parity with their colleagues in England, Scotland and Wales. It is the first time the two groups of doctors have gone on…
Acas: UK needs to bolster mediation skills to avoid disputes
June 25, 2026One third of Britain’s workplaces do not have staff with the necessary mediation skills to resolve a workplace conflict. According to new research by workplace relations body Acas, conducted by YouGov, 33% of employees think their employer lacks staff with…
Number of meetings grows as employees seek ‘connection’
June 25, 2026A growing number of employees in the US and UK have said they want closer relationships with their colleagues, with scheduled meetings growing in frequency as a result. New research commissioned by game-based learning platform Kahoot! found that 56% of…