The government has responded to the Taylor review by promising to improve working conditions for millions of workers, including those in the gig economy. more»

Almost eight in ten UK employees have called in sick in the past year, according to new survey findings, with Facebook relationship politics and party injuries uncovered as some of the worst excuses used to get out of work. more»

In its Taylor review submission, the delivery business said legislation urgently needed updating so that self-employed workers had greater job security while maintaining flexibility. more»

Britain’s micro business owners have identified statutory sick pay as the workplace benefit they would most value, according to new survey findings released ahead of a government-commissioned review into modern self-employment. more»

If you’ve ever misled employees on legal entitlements, they might now be equipped to respond, after Citizens Advice announced the most common workplace rights myths staff are told by bosses. more»

Taxi app Uber has offered UK drivers a special deal giving them access to basic workplace rights such as sick pay and injury cover. more»

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»

Small business employers do not have a choice over whether they pay SSP – so long as an employee is eligible they are legally entitled to receive SSP. more»

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn used his speech at the Labour Party conference to commit his party to providing social security and reforms in taxation for Britain’s self-employed workers, highlighting the “woeful lack of rights” for those who choose to work for themselves. more»

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»