Employment
Reports of forced labour, sex trafficking and domestic servitude at record high in Britain
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Reports of forced labour, sex trafficking and domestic servitude at record high in Britain
Two thirds of young women have experienced sexual harassment, bullying or verbal abuse at work
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Two thirds of young women have experienced sexual harassment, bullying or verbal abuse at work
As TransPennine Express is brought under government control, is full nationalisation the direction of travel?
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As TransPennine Express is brought under government control, is full nationalisation the direction of travel?
More than 8 million Ukrainian refugees have fled to Europe but only 1 in 3 have found work
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More than 8 million Ukrainian refugees have fled to Europe but only 1 in 3 have found work
A lifetime of summer Fridays: What is the nine-day fortnight?
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A lifetime of summer Fridays: What is the nine-day fortnight?
How to get a job with a criminal record: From applying to sharing your conviction
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How to get a job with a criminal record: From applying to sharing your conviction
What is the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) bill and why are trade unions saying it’s anti-strikes?
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What is the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) bill and why are trade unions saying it’s anti-strikes?
How much are teachers paid and why are they going on strike?
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How much are teachers paid and why are they going on strike?
Uber Eats and Bolt ranked UK's worst gig economy companies for working conditions
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Uber Eats and Bolt ranked UK's worst gig economy companies for working conditions
DWP job centres 'not equipped' to help disabled people find work
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DWP job centres 'not equipped' to help disabled people find work
Is your boss a Dominic Raab? What to do if you’re a victim of bullying at work
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Is your boss a Dominic Raab? What to do if you’re a victim of bullying at work
Inside the chocolate factory run by young autistic people
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Inside the chocolate factory run by young autistic people
6 common myths about strike action, debunked – from salaries and picket lines to public support
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6 common myths about strike action, debunked – from salaries and picket lines to public support
'No doctor wants this': Junior doctors explain why they're on strike
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'No doctor wants this': Junior doctors explain why they're on strike
How does sick pay in the UK compare to the rest of the world?
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How does sick pay in the UK compare to the rest of the world?
Low confidence is stopping young people from working. Can Amazon and Barnardo's help?
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Low confidence is stopping young people from working. Can Amazon and Barnardo's help?
'Tied' visas are putting migrant domestic workers at risk of abuse
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