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Employment is at record levels but growth in wages remains low

There were 32.21 million people in work in the three months to November 2017 – 415,000 more than for the same period a year...

Half of all women experience sexual harassment at work, says new report

The legal system is failing women in the workplace and needs fundamental reform, says a new report. The report, published by the Fawcett Society’s Sex...

‘Parenthood penalty’ should be wake-up call for UK plc, says report

A “parenthood penalty” is preventing parents from fulfilling their economic potential, says a new report. The Modern Families Index found that working parents in the...

Two thirds of gender pay gap ‘unexplained’ says ONS

Around two thirds of the UK gender pay gap cannot be attributed to differences, such as more women working part time, according to new...

Uber introduces mandatory six-hour breaks for drivers.

Uber is introducing mandatory breaks for its drivers. The taxi hailing firm will lock drivers out of the app, meaning they are unable to...

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...