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
Workers across the UK will have more say over their working patterns as new laws come into effect.
By Belinda Liversedge on 22 September 2023
The government has appointed MP Matt Warman to lead a review into the future of work.
By Belinda Liversedge on 07 June 2022
A landmark ruling from the Supreme Court means that Uber will be reclassifying its 70,000 UK drivers as workers rather than self-employed contractors.
By Belinda Liversedge on 05 April 2021
Government and employers should fund a new institute to provide leadership in health and safety research, the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) has urged in a report.
By Lawrence Waterman OBE on 14 August 2019
