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Supplier agreements wrongly treated as outsourced services have left the department accounting for substantial potential employment tax liabilities.
Fear of reprisals prevents many women from reporting sexual harassment, while poor awareness of legal rights adds to the problem.
Employers face pressure to publish pay information immediately as ministers prepare legislation aimed at fairer recruitment and reducing pay inequalities.
Ministers want workplace schemes to provide lifelong retirement income options, reducing the burden of complex financial decisions on savers.
Campaigners fear senior managers could face criminal prosecution over gender identity complaints, while ministers reject claims of excessive business burdens.
Employees dismissed in favour of automation report being approached to return, often expecting better pay and greater security.
Prospect secures workplace meetings and digital contact with thousands of technology employees as statutory access rules take effect.
Falling enthusiasm, poor career prospects and unmet expectations over pay and flexibility are taking a toll on Britain's workforce.
Recruitment industry warns that employment reforms, higher taxes and rising labour costs could undermine hiring and economic growth.
Equality watchdog guidance clarifies when workers employed illegally can pursue harassment claims against businesses.
Many UK employees regard changing jobs as risky despite widespread organisational uncertainty and concerns about workplace satisfaction.
Thousands of telecoms staff face uncertainty as debt pressures and competition prompt plans for major workforce reductions.
Emma Reynolds' distinction between employers and employees draws criticism as small businesses face mounting employment costs.
Economic forecasts point to historically weak household income growth as rising prices and subdued earnings erode spending power.
Equality watchdog calls for mandatory salary disclosures, recruitment restrictions and stronger enforcement to tackle workplace pay discrimination.
Employers welcome support for wages and skills but warn that rising costs and employment regulations could damage business confidence.
Employees report significant time savings from everyday uses of artificial intelligence, although concerns remain over privacy and accuracy.
Britain's equality regulator calls for tougher recruitment rules to ensure job applicants are paid according to their skills and experience rather than previous earnings.
Younger employees could see slower pay growth from next April as ministers balance rising wages against concerns about employment opportunities.
Self-employed fathers, partners and adopters will gain access to financial support under plans to widen family entitlements.
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