The new Labour government has declared that 'work will pay' under their leadership. This involves increasing the living wage, eliminating 'fire and rehire' and importantly banning 'exploitative' zero …
Christian-LGBT Tribunal: a Mixed Result
The case of Mr F Ngole vs Touchstone Leeds has led to a mixed conclusion. Ngole, Christian social worker achieved partial success in his belief discrimination claim after a charity withdrew its job …
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Pets at Work -An Employers’ Guide
Dogs are the most popular pets in the U.K., with one in three households spending around £2000 per year to have and keep their furry companion. Nonetheless, dog owners believe the cost and effort are …
Tribunal Rejects SOAS Racism Claim
In March, the London Central Employment Tribunal heard the case of Ms. Sato-Rossberg vs. SOAS University of London. SOAS, a world leader in Asian, African, and Middle Eastern studies, faced …
Skills Bootcamps: What to Know
The U.K. Government announced new skills boot camps on 21 May to help close the 'skills gap' in the British economy. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride, announced the measures in a …
Vegan and Vegetarian Rights at Work
Vegetarian and vegan diets are increasingly popular in the U.K. with the Vegetarian Society estimating that 5% of the population is vegan or vegetarian. In fact over a third of people are considering …