Employment Law stories

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

HR has evolved from back-office admin to strategic core, with AI and integrated tech helping businesses boost talent retention and compliance in 2025.

New Zealand’s Supreme Court has ruled that Uber drivers are employees, enabling thousands to claim full employment rights and backdated pay.

Ben Thompson, CEO of Employment Hero, wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia award for driving tech innovation and supporting global small businesses.

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.

Most Australian employers have adapted workplace policies to support employees' right to disconnect, improving staff wellbeing since the Fair Work Act amendment.

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.

New Zealand businesses are urged to prepare for new law banning pay secrecy clauses, promoting transparency and equality in employee remuneration.

DLA Piper grows its New Zealand team with senior promotions and hires to meet rising demand in financial services, infrastructure, Māori law and more.

Uber shifted NZD $200 million offshore through intercompany fees, causing New Zealand to lose an estimated NZD $56 million in tax revenue, a report claims.

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.

New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid employment law reforms, easing compliance with Leave Act updates, grievance rules, and safety regulations.

New Zealand is set for significant employment law changes in 2025, including a new income threshold for unjustified dismissal claims and a repeal of pay secrecy.

From January 2025, Australian firms face criminalisation for wage theft, potentially incurring penalties up to three times the amount underpaid to workers.

Remote unveils its Remote Contractor of Record service, aiding firms in managing payments for international contractors while mitigating compliance risks.