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Male workforce being ‘hollowed out’ says new study

Almost one in eight men work part-time today, compared with fewer than one in 12 two decades ago, according to new research. This means...

Employers want ‘straitjacket’ apprenticeship levy replaced

More than a half (53%) of employers who pay the apprenticeship levy want to see it replaced with a training levy, according to new...

Employers must do more to support staff with hearing loss

More than half of people living with deafness and hearing loss feel they can’t be open about it in the workplace, says new research....

Growing gender gap when it comes to leisure time

British men enjoy five hours more free time a week than women, according to the Office of National Statistics.  The latest figures show that men...

ECJ rules that Uber is officially a transport firm

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that Uber is a transport company, and not a digital service. The decision, which could have...

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...