There have been numerous official advice notes published in recent months on what the Government continues to call “the unlikely event” that the UK leaves the EU without a deal but little has been said about what will happen to people from other Member States working in the UK if it does happen.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking views on how the pensions industry should create free, user-friendly online pensions dashboards that would allow people to access their information from most schemes in one place.
In recent months we have reported on a number of cases where individuals and unions have argued successfully in court against some aspects of the gig economy (see, for example, Addison Lee loses its appeal against tribunal ruling and Supreme Court victory for plumber).
Nurses, hairdressers, construction workers and people working in retail and food sectors may be able to claim rebates, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed.
Large employers need to build more inclusive workforces, Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Sarah Newton said, as she pressed them to reveal the numbers of disabled people they employ.
A survey of more than 2600 graduates and 1000 business leaders has revealed that 27% of graduates have taken an unpaid internship but that this number is nearly tripled when it comes to retail (89%), the arts (86%) and the media (83%).
Arguing that they are preventing whistleblowers from speaking out over gagging fears and threats of legal costs, Protect (formerly Public Concern at Work) has called for clearer legislation regarding non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
Research carried out by Acas has revealed that only a quarter of employers confirmed that their performance management systems are adapted for staff with special needs, disabilities and conditions such as dyslexia and autism.
