Labour's employment bill moves forward after business groups urge Lords to stop blocking it, but critical details on contracts and rights are deferred to secondary legislation, setting the stage for fresh disputes.
Six major UK employer groups warn Tory peers that blocking Labour's workers' rights bill risks a hard-won compromise on unfair dismissal. The legislation faces a crucial vote this week.
Six major industry groups have written to Business Secretary Peter Kyle, urging Parliament to pass the Employment Rights Bill after a key compromise on day-one unfair dismissal rights was reached.
Permanent hires in London fell for the eighth consecutive month in November, driven by economic uncertainty. Explore the latest KPMG and REC data on salaries and temporary work trends.
A new report exposes the harsh realities for immigrant restaurant staff in the US, detailing wage theft and poor conditions. Read their powerful stories and the push for change.
Nearly a million young people on Universal Credit must engage with new intensive support or face sanctions. The £820m plan aims to tackle rising NEET figures. Read the full details.
The UK government is offering 350,000 training and job opportunities to young people on Universal Credit, with potential benefit sanctions for non-engagement. This aims to tackle the near-million youth 'Neet' crisis.
Young people on Universal Credit will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality. Those who refuse could lose benefits. The £820m scheme starts Spring 2026.
A new UK study reveals Gen Z's workplace fears: telephobia, small talk & early starts. Experts share survival tips for younger workers to thrive in the office. Read the guide now.
BP is removing paid rest breaks and most bank holiday premiums for 5,400 UK forecourt workers, offsetting a planned living wage increase. Read the full details.
Labour ministers propose scrapping the £118k cap on unfair dismissal awards to appease unions after dropping 'day one' rights. Business groups warn of a surge in costly tribunal claims.
A UK mother reveals how her OnlyFans side hustle earns £10,000 monthly, funding a mortgage-free home and a £5,500 festive spend on her children. Discover her story.
UK workers will gain unfair dismissal protection after six months from 1 Jan 2027. Angela Rayner secured a faster timeline after talks with Business Secretary Peter Kyle. Read the details.
UK unemployment has climbed to 5%, rising monthly since Labour took power. Youth and retail sectors are hardest hit. Read our analysis of the policy impact.
An employment tribunal has dismissed an engineer's discrimination claims against Leonardo UK over its transgender toilet policy. The case follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of 'sex'.
US private sector employment unexpectedly declined by 32,000 jobs in November, according to ADP. The key government jobs report from the BLS is delayed until 16 December.
A UK staffing agency failed to pay temporary workers their full holiday pay, withholding millions. Discover the legal breach and its impact on workers' rights.
An exclusive look at the enduring 'jobs for the boys' culture in UK institutions. Why does this network persist, and who really benefits? Read our deep dive into the old boys' club.
A mother-of-two from Aberdeen reveals how her OnlyFans career paid off her mortgage and funds a lavish Christmas with 50 presents for her kids. Discover her story.
Legendary London bakery Dusty Knuckle is transforming young lives in Haringey through a pizza-making course. Discover how 11 teens gained skills and confidence for future careers.
A firefighter forced out of her job after a colleague read her private diary wins a £42,853 tribunal payout for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. Read the full story.
Angela Rayner tables amendment to implement reduced unfair dismissal qualifying period by 2026, bypassing lengthy consultation. The move follows Lords' intervention.
A London delivery rider has been permanently banned by Just Eat after its facial recognition software failed to verify his identity following a beard trim. Adam Stockley, 35, fears losing thousands in income.
EDHEC's Genevieve Houriet Segard reveals what Gen Z expects from a good boss: transparency, trust, and purpose. Learn how to manage young professionals effectively.
Academics from the University of Southern Denmark argue a feminist view shows pay and conditions are tied to gender definitions. They challenge right-wing narratives, urging for equitable change.
Explore how automated record-sealing laws could help 6.2 million Floridians with criminal records find permanent employment and escape exploitative temp agencies. Urgent action is needed.
A pre-Christmas Guinness Zero shortage looms as Belfast workers strike over pay. Diageo faces production disruption days before the festive season. Will your pint be affected?
Labour MPs demand stronger worker protections after government abandons day-one unfair dismissal rights. Backbenchers seek concessions on bogus self-employment arrangements.
OBR analysis reveals over 2 million jobs in key UK sectors face AI automation. Discover the Treasury's response and the potential impact on the economy.
Keir Starmer faces backbench fury after ditching day-one unfair dismissal protection. Labour MPs call it a 'complete betrayal' of manifesto promises. Read the full story.