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Government review: Experts take to the road to research the gig economy

An expert team is going on the road to see how the gig-economy is affecting workers’ rights. The tour will include visits to Maidstone, Coventry...

Why are lawyers afraid to ask for flexible hours?

Over a third of lawyers feel uncomfortable talking to their employer about flexible hours. That’s despite the majority (86%) actively looking for flexible working...

Goodbye to employee shareholder status

Yesterday Philip Hammond hammered the final nail in the Employee Shareholder Status coffin. Introduced in 2013 as the brainchild of George Osborne, the idea...

Employee perks blown away in the Autumn Statement

Millions of employees who get benefits such as cheaper gym membership, health checks and mobile phone deals have had their perks slashed. Salary sacrifice...

Gig economy latest – CitySprint couriers take the battle to the tribunal

As the latest case about the gig economy kicks off, cycle couriers are battling to be recognised as workers (with benefits and protection) rather...

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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 ...