Workers rights
Yes, Labour’s workers’ rights bill is an upgrade. But the UK still has a lot of catching up to do
Yes, Labour’s workers’ rights bill is an upgrade. But the UK still has a lot of catching up to do
The Employment Rights Bill marks a big shift for UK workers. But how much will change? University of Birmingham’s Tony Dobbins explores
‘Biggest upgrade to worker rights’ or ‘chaotic rush job’?: Labour’s employment rights bill, explained
‘Biggest upgrade to worker rights’ or ‘chaotic rush job’?: Labour’s employment rights bill, explained
Depending on who you ask, the employment rights bill is a ‘positive new chapter’ for working people or a ‘chaotic rush job’
The ‘right to switch off’ law will be a litmus test for Labour’s plans for workers’ rights
The ‘right to switch off’ law will be a litmus test for Labour’s plans for workers’ rights
The government has an opportunity to speak to the challenges of a modern economy and empower workers
AI skills will soon be as necessary for job seekers as Microsoft Word. Who will be left behind?
AI skills will soon be as necessary for job seekers as Microsoft Word. Who will be left behind?
Three-quarters of Labour voters back a four-day working week: ‘Brits are burnt out’
Three-quarters of Labour voters back a four-day working week: ‘Brits are burnt out’
‘Huge mandate’: Brits of all political stripes want stronger rights for workers, poll finds
‘Huge mandate’: Brits of all political stripes want stronger rights for workers, poll finds
‘It’s abhorrent they’re still allowed’: Why zero-hours contracts must be made a thing of the past
‘It’s abhorrent they’re still allowed’: Why zero-hours contracts must be made a thing of the past
Is ‘edgy upstart’ BrewDog now ‘boring and ubiquitous’ after years of scandal? Experts weigh in
Is ‘edgy upstart’ BrewDog now ‘boring and ubiquitous’ after years of scandal? Experts weigh in
Labour’s workers’ rights plan slammed as ‘unrecognisable’ and a ‘betrayal’ by Unite union boss
Labour’s workers’ rights plan slammed as ‘unrecognisable’ and a ‘betrayal’ by Unite union boss
How this social enterprise is tackling stigma and helping neurodiverse people into work
How this social enterprise is tackling stigma and helping neurodiverse people into work
‘It’s an epidemic’: 1.4 million workers trapped in insecure jobs are stuck in precarious rented homes
‘It’s an epidemic’: 1.4 million workers trapped in insecure jobs are stuck in precarious rented homes
‘Time for a new deal’: UK’s new minimum wage still not enough to cover ‘a decent standard of life’
‘Time for a new deal’: UK’s new minimum wage still not enough to cover ‘a decent standard of life’
‘Thank God it’s Thursday!’: Will we have a four-day working week by 2030? Yes, probably
‘Thank God it’s Thursday!’: Will we have a four-day working week by 2030? Yes, probably
What is the right to disconnect and does the UK need it to stop people burning out?
What is the right to disconnect and does the UK need it to stop people burning out?
What is the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) bill and why are trade unions saying it’s anti-strikes?
What is the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) bill and why are trade unions saying it’s anti-strikes?
Uber Eats and Bolt ranked UK’s worst gig economy companies for working conditions
Uber Eats and Bolt ranked UK’s worst gig economy companies for working conditions
‘Tied’ visas are putting migrant domestic workers at risk of abuse
‘Tied’ visas are putting migrant domestic workers at risk of abuse
‘Periods are not an illness’: Spain just became the first country in Europe to introduce menstrual leave
‘Periods are not an illness’: Spain just became the first country in Europe to introduce menstrual leave
‘Burned out’ Brits are working £26 billion worth of unpaid overtime a year
‘Burned out’ Brits are working £26 billion worth of unpaid overtime a year
Spain is considering giving single parents double parental leave. Will the UK follow suit?
Spain is considering giving single parents double parental leave. Will the UK follow suit?
Amazon workers stage first formal UK strike calling on Jeff Bezos to share the wealth