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Gig economy drivers tell MPs they’re trapped in low income jobs, working long hours

Gig-economy drivers and couriers have told MPs they are trapped in low income jobs, sometimes working more than 60 hours a week. Current and former...

Public services can replace workers with robots and become the next Uber, using the gig economy, says report

Almost 250,000 public sector workers could be replaced by robots over the next 15 years. That’s according to a new report, which suggests that...

Brexit could “turn the clock back” on women’s rights, says the Fawcett Society, as it launches review

Brexit could “turn the clock back” on women’s rights, says campaigning charity, the Fawcett Society. It says that long-established rights could be eroded or...

Five things we learnt in employment law this week (26 January)

The Court of Appeal has held that gross negligence can constitute gross misconduct.   The case concerned a manager who became aware that another...

‘Zero tolerance’ for discrimination for pregnant women and new mums, says government

There will be “zero tolerance" of discrimination against expectant or new mothers in the workplace, claims the government. It has announced a consultation on...

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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 ...