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Employees don’t ask for pay rises as companies ‘can’t justify it’

Most private sector workers are still not pushing for pay rises, despite years of falling real wages and low unemployment. Almost four in ten companies...

Uber dismissed: the EAT decides drivers are workers

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld the employment tribunal's ruling that Uber drivers are workers and therefore qualify for workers' rights. Here's the link...

Women FTSE 100 leaders increase but too few in senior roles

The number of women being appointed to FTSE 100 boards has increased, however, few women are fulfilling senior roles on those boards, according to...

Happiness levels rise, despite Brexit

The first major report into personal well-being data since the EU referendum has been published today. So, how are we doing? Well, according to the...

Government is failing new mothers in the workplace, says new report

The government is being urged to act on a pledge to review redundancy protections for pregnant women and new mothers. The charity Maternity Action says...

I’m pregnant and I don’t feel ‘COVID-19 Secure’ at work, what are my rights?

If you’re pregnant you’re naturally going to have concerns...

Furlough New Government Guidance

Nearly three quarters (71.7 per cent) of organisations are...

Constructive Dismissal

UPDATED FOR 2022 - This practical guide is all...

Five things we learnt in employment law this week (18 February 2020)

1. A one-off act can amount to a ‘provision,...

Five things we learnt in employment law (17 January 2020)

Five things we learnt in employment law this week ...

Employment Tribunal hears case of sacked ethical vegan

As Veganuary kicks off this week so does a...