Yes, Uber has lost its ludicrous appeal. But will its drivers get their rights?
Jason Moyer-Lee No company better epitomises the so-called “gig economy” than minicab firm Uber. All the key ingredients are there: the company uses an app, the drivers work flexibly –…
UK faces drastic EU worker exodus
Unprecedented levels of European workers consider exiting Britain… via UK faces drastic EU worker exodus.
Study shows employers can implement simple changes to reduce fatigue while raising worker productivity
Multitasking, interruptions from electronic devices and on-the-job pressure to produce more, and more quickly, are all factors making people feel unable to via Study shows employers can implement simple changes…
Future developments
Zero hours contracts: From 26 May 2015, under s.27A of the Employment Rights Act 1996, clauses in zero hours contracts that prohibit workers from working or performing services under another…
Statutory Redundancy Pay
The maximum number of years of employment that can be taken into account is 20. The maximum week’s pay that can be taken into account is £475 (from 6 April…
National Living Wage
The Government’s new national living wage comes into effect from 1 April 2016. From this date, all employers will have to pay workers aged 25 and over £7.20 per hour.…