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A lack of deaf awareness among employers costs the UK economy £24.8bn

A lack of deaf awareness amongst employers and society at large holds people with hearing loss back and costs the UK economy £24.8bn, says...

Deliveroo drops clause banning couriers from challenging their self-employed status at tribunal

Deliveroo, the takeaway delivery business has dropped a clause in its contracts – which was seen as legally unenforceable – that banned couriers from...

Why is our collective mental health ‘deteriorating’, asks new report

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week (8-15 May) and it’s time to look at the issue from a new angle, says the Mental Health Foundation....

A ‘Brexit bonfire of employment law is not needed’, say employers

Employers do not think ‘a Brexit bonfire of employment law’ is necessary, according to new research. However, while there is broad support among employers...

Gig economy latest: legal proceedings issued against Hermes over workers’ rights

The union GMB has launched legal action against the courier giant Hermes. The case is on behalf of eight lead claimant Hermes couriers, who are allegedly...

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...