Labour Party promises stronger safety net for self-employed workers
The shadow work and pensions secretary, Debbie Abrahams, has outlined the Labour Party’s plan to address workplace rights for self-employed and freelance workers. more»
Employment rights
How much holiday time do I have to give staff?
Ensuring staff have the correct right to annual leave and that they are taking this to relax and recharge their batteries is essential for businesses that rely on employee engagement and productivity. Failing to provide staff with holiday could constitute a breach of working time rules. more»
Vast majority of freelancers do not want any workplace benefits
Britain’s freelance workforce has handed a damning statement to decision makers in the UK, after a survey revealed that 80 per cent of self-employed workers do not want any workplace rights whatsoever. more»
Government promises gig economy crackdown following Hermes inquiry
The news that courier company Hermes failed to provide sufficient rights for its workers has led government to announce a wide crackdown on firms using employee status to save costs on workplace benefits. more»
Lessons from Sam Allardyce: Dealing with staff that took an axe to your reputation
Alan Price, employment law and HR director of Peninsula, comments on how can employers deal with employees that have damaged the businesses reputation. more»
Should employers re-examine zero-hours contracts after the Sports Direct case?
With retail giant Sports Direct pledging to offer casual retail staff guaranteed hours rather than zero-hours contracts, Peninsula HR Director Alan Price clarifies the differences for employers. more»
Union fights for “basic workers’ rights” British Uber drivers are being denied
Private hire drivers union GMB is taking on the might of Uber through new tribunals, aiming to secure drivers’ rights as workers and not self-employed. more»
