Employment rights
What is my right to strike?
What is my right to strike?
If you’re one of the 6.5 million Brits who are members of a trade union, you might be considering voting for industrial action. Here’s what you need to know about your right to strike.
Bullying at work: Here’s what to do
Bullying at work: Here’s what to do
This anti-bullying awareness week has seen a rather high profile case hit the headlines. Here’s what you need to know about workplace bullying
Do we have to go to the work Christmas party?
Do we have to go to the work Christmas party?
We can confirm that there is no law that covers the attendance of work Christmas parties. Phew.
Keir Starmer says Labour would tear up anti-trade union laws and defend the right to strike
Keir Starmer says Labour would tear up anti-trade union laws and defend the right to strike
Will there be a general strike?
Will there be a general strike?
How does sick pay in the UK compare to the rest of the world?
How does sick pay in the UK compare to the rest of the world?
Government urged to tackle violence faced by community pharmacists
Government urged to tackle violence faced by community pharmacists
What happened to Liz Truss’s pledge to stamp out workplace sexual harassment?
What happened to Liz Truss’s pledge to stamp out workplace sexual harassment?
Thousands of BT workers stage biggest strike in 35 years
Thousands of BT workers stage biggest strike in 35 years
‘Knock for a drink or an ice lolly!’: How Brits are helping those working outside in the heatwave
‘Knock for a drink or an ice lolly!’: How Brits are helping those working outside in the heatwave
Pubs and clubs in Newcastle will have to provide free taxis for staff working late-night shifts
Pubs and clubs in Newcastle will have to provide free taxis for staff working late-night shifts
1 in 3 now work from home as more employees demand flexibility
1 in 3 now work from home as more employees demand flexibility
Bosses are being told to let staff work from home during the heatwave
Bosses are being told to let staff work from home during the heatwave
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GPs are facing ‘daily abuse’ as violent assaults at surgeries double in five years
GPs are facing ‘daily abuse’ as violent assaults at surgeries double in five years
Buckingham Palace is offering below minimum wage pay for a live-in housekeeper
Buckingham Palace is offering below minimum wage pay for a live-in housekeeper
Asked to do unpaid overtime? That’s wage theft and it could be pushing your pay below minimum wage
Asked to do unpaid overtime? That’s wage theft and it could be pushing your pay below minimum wage
The sexist traditions of ‘office housework’ – and how to end them
The sexist traditions of ‘office housework’ – and how to end them
Union’s landmark deal with Deliveroo ‘sells out’ workers, say activists
Union’s landmark deal with Deliveroo ‘sells out’ workers, say activists
A new law could ban P&O Ferries from UK ports if it doesn’t pay staff minimum wage
A new law could ban P&O Ferries from UK ports if it doesn’t pay staff minimum wage
5 government promises on workers’ rights that could be broken if the Employment Bill is dropped
5 government promises on workers’ rights that could be broken if the Employment Bill is dropped
Union calls for boycott of P&O Ferries as channel crossings resume
Union calls for boycott of P&O Ferries as channel crossings resume
Edinburgh strip club ban ‘forces sex workers into greater risk of violence’
Edinburgh strip club ban ‘forces sex workers into greater risk of violence’
Royal Mail faces strikes over alleged ‘fire and rehire’ plans
Royal Mail faces strikes over alleged ‘fire and rehire’ plans
P&O Ferries boss tells MSPs that he has ‘no plans to resign’
