The Employment Law at Work area of our website is a major source of information for CIPD members on all aspects of employment law.
It has it's own 'Useful links' pages, grouped into sections on particular topics as well as UK Courts, tribunals and case law, Government departments and agencies, Legislation and other official publications and Parliaments. The non-UK law sections include the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Ireland, Europe and North America. And there are also sections on other employment law websites and gateways, and law in general.
You may also find the following selection of websites useful.
Acas
The Acas website contains up-to-date information, independent advice and practical guidance on a wide range of issues relating to employment law.
ADRnow
The website is run by the Advice Services Alliance and aims to provide independent information on the wide range of alternative dispute resolution options available. The ‘Types of Problem’ page looks at the use of ADR in employment disputes.
BAILII (British and Irish Legal Information Institute)
This legal website gives lists of Employment Appeal Tribunals judgments, either by name or by year.
Business Link
This Government site has useful information for small companies and business start-ups. They also have a page on the anti-bribery law.
Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR)
Website for non-profit, independent organisations which contains information and advice on dispute resolution and mediation. The news and library section contains online articles and free downloadable model documents.
Criminal Records Bureau
Website of the CRB, which provides an online guide to checking criminal records.
Daniel Barnett
Has a free newsletter (three email bulletins a week) containing breaking news about important employment law developments.
Delia Venables
An independent website giving links to legal resources mainly in the UK and Ireland.
Department for Business, Enterprise and Skills (BIS)
The ‘Employment matters’ section of the BIS website contains news, information and guidance on a range of employment law issues.
Emplaw
Their clear index takes you to information on a huge variety of legal topics. Has an enormous amount of free informtion, including case reports, and a 'what's new' section.
Employment Tribunals Service
This link goes straight to the latest statistics in the annual report on the amounts awarded to claimants at tribunals.
Employingmigrantworkers.org
A site partly sponsored by the Home Office and Business Link, giving a checklist and guide on the employment of migrant workers.
Engineering Employers Federation (EEF)
Website of the EEF which provides free access to topical HR white papers and legal articles.
Eversheds
This law company has produced a document on zero hours contracts, with some sample clauses.
Information Commissioner’s Office
Promotes access to official information and informs on protection of personal information.
Inner Temple Library
Has links to FAQs on Statutory Instruments, case law and Acts of Parliament. If you go to database coverage at the bottom of the page, you will find many legal sources. By following their link to ‘legal links’ you can find information on the law in other countries.
Ius Laboris
A legal website giving information on age discrimination legislation in different countries
Oxford Employment Law Solicitors
Has short factsheets on some aspects of employment law.
Linex Legal
Legal database carries changes in law and will sometimes give points for HR to consider before the law comes into force.
Paradigm Partners
This consultancy website has a checklist to take you through changing a contract. The link was posted on the CIPD Communities but while the information looks reliable, it is always advisable to run it past your in-house lawyer.
Public Concern at Work
Website provides guidance on formulating a whistleblowing policy and help for individuals and organisations.
The Scottish Mediation Register
Independent website listing mediators for different aspects of the law. Gives standards with which mediators have to comply, aiming to reassure those looking for a mediator.
The Scottish Mediator Network
An independent website that helps to identify the different sorts of mediation available. Gives information on services and events to develop mediation skills.
United Kingdom Parliament
Official Government website. Lists government Acts, Bills and Statutory Instruments in the ‘Bills and legislation’ section. You can track the progress of bills here too.
XpertHR
Largely commercial website contains content from IRS, LexisNexis and Personnel Today, plus the XpertHR editorial team commission guidance (eg policies and documents, FAQs, reference material and How To articles). It is owned by Reed Business Information. Lots of content, some free. Frequent newsletters, model documents and up-to-date.