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Gig economy on radio 4 (Who Speaks for the Workers?)

Gig economy radio programme Yesterday BBC Radio 4 featured a 30 minute programme: 'Who Speaks for the Workers?' The show posed some interesting questions about the...

Working parents urged to go home on time on longest day

It’s the longest day of the year so why not go home on time and make the most of it? Only a third (34%) of...

The labour market reaches ‘tipping point’ as cost of living crisis looms

A cost of living crisis looms, warns economists, charities and unions, as new official figures reveal that earnings are falling as inflation rises. The...

Nearly 10 million workers in precarious employment, says union

A ‘shocking picture' of the modern world of work has been revealed by new research that claims a third of the workforce is in...

Conservatives pledge expansion of workers’ rights but can they be enforced?

The Conservatives’ 11-point plan on workers’ rights has become a 12-point one. Along with a string of new announcements made today, the party has...

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...