A ban on “exploitative” zero-hours contracts will be extended to include agency workers and statutory sick pay rules will be strengthened, as part of a series of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill tabled by the Government on 4 March.
By Kerry Reals on 04 March 2025
The UK Government has announced a number of planned legislative and related measures aimed at making work more flexible, family-friendly and secure, but forward-thinking employers can get started now by taking steps to ensure a good work-life balance and provide ‘good’ work that supports wellbeing, morale and fair conditions.
By Amy Butterworth, Timewise on 02 December 2024
Insecure work, whether through zero-hour contracts or through platforms operating within the gig economy, has come under fire in some quarters for driving high levels of worker stress and anxiety. But others point to the flexibility it provides to workers – particularly if they are students or have caring responsibilities – as well as to employers in sectors with fluctuating demand.
By Kerry Reals on 02 December 2024
Business leaders who recognise the importance of looking after employees’ health, safety and wellbeing and who strive to build strong, nurturing and inclusive workplace cultures will be instrumental in helping companies and workers thrive in a world of rapid change, attendees at British Safety Council’s 14th Annual Conference heard.
By Kerry Reals on 18 October 2024
Millions of workers will see their rights strengthened in areas such as unfair dismissal, zero-hours contracts, statutory sick pay and parental leave, under reforms announced by the Government in its Employment Rights Bill.
By Kerry Reals on 10 October 2024
