Gov Gives Protections to Gig Economy Workers
The UK government has unveiled a series of reforms aimed at strengthening the rights of gig economy workers. These measures, based on Matthew Taylo...
Guidance on Data Subject Access Requests
Background In May 2023, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection authority, published updated guidance for employers o...
HSE Work-Related Violence Case Studies
First Group is a public transport company providing both rail and bus services. It operates mainly in the UK with 26,000 employees and in North Ame...
ICO Bans Biometric Data Monitoring
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has ordered the public service provider Serco Leisure to stop using biometric data to track employees’ ...
Keeping Our Members Informed
The Workers of England Union strongly backs English junior doctors as the proposed policy changes will only affect them in England, not in Scotland...
Local Jobs for Local People
Did you know that over 300,000 Londoners are unemployed and 700,000 earn less than the Living Wage? A London Mayor must prioritise work for these 3...
Matt Hoy vs UB40: Fighting Vaccine Discrimination
If you’d like to read more about the case, visit our detailed coverage here. Background Matt Hoy, until recently a singer with UB40 Feat Ali & Astr...
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage
Statutory Rates from 1 April 2020 The National Living Wage for workers aged 25 and over will rise from £8.21 to £8.72 per hour. Rates for younger e...
NHS England Employees May Be Forced into Trials
Government Press Release: Health and social care providers in England will be required to ensure workers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unl...
Part 1: Why Taking a Break Is Important at Work
In today’s workplaces, it’s easy to believe that non-stop working equals commitment or success. Whether you’re on the front line, behind a desk, or...