Transgender van driver makes first LGBT+ discrimination claim in the gig economy
Stanley Hayley had previously worked for courier company Gnewt Cargo, which she claimed discriminated against her on the basis of her gender reassignment. more»
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No minimum wage for workers asleep during night shift who are simply “available for work”
Employers in the care sector will be relieved to learn that the Court of Appeal has declared that workers are not entitled to the National Minimum Wage when asleep during a sleep in shift. more»
How employers should prepare themselves for the World Cup Final
Employers across the country will likely have seen significant employee response to the tournament as it has progressed. Now, with final looming, here are the best ways to manage your staff on Final day and beyond. more»
Preparing your workplace for a transgender employee
Ahead of London Pride week, HR director Lisa Gillespie gives employers advice on what they should be doing to prepare their workplace for transgender employees. more»
Self-employed declare Hermes verdict a “wake-up call”
As Hermes loses its battle with a group of couriers fighting to be treated as regular workers, experts have urged policy makers to end the uncertainty in the gig economy. more»
“One of the biggest decisions ever made on workers’ rights”: Self-employed give verdict on Pimlico Plumbers ruling
The Supreme Court has today ruled that a “self-employed” man working for Pimlico Plumbers was employed as a worker and not an external contractor. The case represents a significant moment for Britain’s gig economy, and could shape the future relationship between such firms and their workforce. more»
The questions you should be asking in an employee’s return to work interview
The best way to manage absence is to ensure that employees provide as much information as possible. We need to know the level of absence, analyse the information and target strategies at a company and an individual basis. This information is captured in a return to work interview. more»
Going through insolvency? Don’t fear collective redundancy consultations
It’s not easy to remain adrift when your company is undergoing a financial crisis. But instead of filing for bankruptcy, insolvency allows a business to sell off assets such as […] more»
Revealed: How Britain’s always-on culture is really affecting employees
As smart phones make it easier than ever to access work emails, shared drives and cloud documents outside of the nine-to-five, perhaps it's time we considered how this ultra-connected world has affected our physical and mental wellbeing. more»
ACT NOW: How to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace
It can often be difficult for small businesses to tackle sexual harassment cases, but with the proliferation of movements like #MeToo and #IBelieveHer more victims are coming forward. more»
