Worker Protection Act to bring in new obligations for employers to eliminate harrassment
The Worker Protection Act comes into effect on 26th October, introducing new preventative steps to eliminate workplace sexual harassment.
West Midlands Citizen Housing staff strike over pay
Citizen Housing’s gas engineers, electricians, construction workers and admin staff will begin strike action over pay this month.
Marshalls workers ballot for strikes across England
The workers have rejected a pay offer of a one-off non-consolidated £700 payment for 2024.
Employment Rights Bill impact assessment cites “positive but small” direct potential for economic growth
The Impact Assessment showed that the package could “help to raise living standards across the country and create opportunities for all.”
Edinburgh Trams staff win improvements following toilet breaks dispute
Edinburgh Trams membership won its dispute over rest periods and toilet breaks following negotiations with the company.
Workers march to Spalding town centre over Bakkavor pay dispute
Unite members who have been on strike for three weeks will congregate in Spalding on Tuesday as part of an ongoing pay dispute.
Income Tax threshold freeze could be burden for pensioners – Quilter
Quilter commented on the rumours that Rachel Reeves may extend the income tax threshold freeze to 2030, and its impact on pensioners.
Zurich launches Group Critical Illness cover
With a maximum benefit of up to £500,000, employers can offer protection not only for employees but also for their spouses or partners, with the option to extend child benefit.
Former Ofsted inspector wins unfair dismissal case after being sacked for brushing water off child’s head
Andrew Hewston was sacked for gross misconduct following the incident in October 2019.
Loss of NIC pension relief could cost employers nearly £500 per worker
The removal of NIC pension relief could be a hit to employers, particularly those contributing more than the minimum.
UK businesses could benefit from £62.7bn profit boost with four-day week, research finds
New research by Sopro has revealed that a four day work week could boost profits for many businesses.
State Pension Shortfall Day arrives for pensioners with minimum standard of living
Today marks State Pension Shortfall Day – the point in 2024 when a single pensioner on the ‘minimum’ of the PLSA Retirement Living Standards would have exhausted the full new State Pension and be reliant on private pension income or other savings to bridge the gap.
