What the government’s new workplace rights reforms mean for small businesses
The government has today announced a line of measures to protect flexible workers as part of a new workplace rights agenda. Here's what employers need to know. more»
Employment rights
UK heatwave: What does the law say on employee rights during hot weather?
Ahead of the hottest day in a decade, our employment law expert explains what the law says on workplace rights during hot weather. more»
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»
Deliveroo offers £10m free insurance plan to riders but the benefits stop there
Deliveroo is set to spend £10m to provide 35,000 riders with free accident insurance, claiming it wants to do more but is restricted under self-employed law. more»
Google search data reveals the workplace concerns of employees
Analysis of Google's autocomplete suggestions has revealed serious concerns around employment rights and behaviour within UK workplaces. more»
Deliveroo legal victory set to safeguard future of the gig economy
Courier app Deliveroo has won a landmark legal case regarding the employment status of its riders, signalling a precedent that would allow companies to continue employing workers on a gig basis. more»
Future of gig economy in doubt as Uber loses appeal against landmark ruling
On-demand taxi app Uber has lost its appeal against a landmark ruling regarding the employment status of its drivers, a decision which could potentially change the face of Britain's gig economy. more»
Generous leave allowance rules introduced for parental bereavement
Small businesses will be able to recover all of the statutory parental bereavement pay it distributes to staff, while larger employers will be able to recover almost all of it. more»
How will Uber’s legal controversies effect the status of gig economy workers?
After losing their operating licence in London on 23 September, Uber were once again in the news, as their appeal regarding the employment status of two of their drivers has been heard in the Employment Appeal Tribunal. more»
What implications does the Asda equal pay ruling have for business?
In the case of "Asda Stores Ltd v Brierley and others", the employment appeal tribunal (EAT) considered in excess of 7,000 equal pay claims brought predominantly by female retail workers at supermarket chain Asda. more»
