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Pregnant workers may be protected before they tell their employer of their pregnancy

In the UK, it is automatically unfair to terminate employment in connection with pregnancy. Pregnant workers are also protected from discrimination because of pregnancy...

Employment Tribunal finds Addison Lee drivers are workers

The Central London Employment Tribunal has today found that a group of Addison Lee drivers were workers. The latest gig-economy ruling, which will reportedly affect...

GMB claims victory as TfL strips Uber of its licence

GMB, the union, claims an historic victory for workers’ rights and passenger safety, after Transport for London (TfL) today refused to renew Uber’s license...

Men in the UK would like to work more flexibly, according to new research.  

Men in the UK would like to work more flexibly, according to new research. Four in five of the men surveyed by the consultancy,...

‘Respect workers’ rights or get out of London,’ GMB petition tells Uber.

GMB a union which represents taxi and professional drivers is today teaming up with SumOfUs (a global consumer group that campaigns to hold big...

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...