
Safety concern over self-employed drivers
The gig economy has seen increasing numbers of self-employed drivers on our roads. But campaigners warn this increase along with pressure to make deliveries on-time

The gig economy has seen increasing numbers of self-employed drivers on our roads. But campaigners warn this increase along with pressure to make deliveries on-time

Shopworkers’ union Usdaw is calling on the government and EU to take the Health & Safety risks to hairdressers seriously and give them “proper protection”.

The amount that employers will have to pay out in cases of redundancy and unfair dismissals is set to rise. Compensation limits and minimum awards

Blog Once an employee announces their pregnancy, they’re entitled to statutory maternity leave rights. How these rights function and what pay an employee is entitled

A review looking into the impact of the introduction of Employment Tribunal fees has now been published by the Ministry of Justice. Background Access to

The Government has pledged to consult on options to ensure there are sufficient protections for pregnant women and new mothers. As it currently stands, the

If someone is an employee, they are entitled to an extensive array of rights. Unlike workers and self-employed, they may be entitled to maternity or

You can get in all sorts of trouble if you get references wrong. There is no general duty imposed on employers to provide a reference

Blog When is the docking of pay legal? This blog explores situations where you may be able to deduct wages and the legal considerations you

Ho ho… no! The fond old tradition of Santa throwing sweets into a crowd of children has been scuppered. We recently reported how every year