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UK news
fromCN Traveller
2 weeks ago

The European countries where workers get the most paid time off per year

UK workers receive at least 28 days of paid annual leave, but the country ranks low compared to Europe.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Proposal for day one' protection against unfair dismissal rejected

Proposals to give new workers day one protection against unfair dismissal has suffered a heavy defeat in the House of Lords on Wednesday, marking a setback for the government.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sick pay changes could benefit UK firms by up to 2bn, TUC says

According to analysis commissioned by the UK's Trades Union Congress, changes to sick pay could benefit British businesses by as much as £2.4 billion through productivity gains.
UK news
Social justice
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Former Unite chief Brendan Ogle to represent himself in cancer discrimination case against union

Brendan Ogle appeals a ruling against Unite for alleged discrimination after returning to work post-cancer treatment.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I'm in Charge of Hiding My Boss's Illicit Affair From His Wife. It Makes Me Sick.

Consider quitting immediately due to an unethical boss engaging in inappropriate behavior.
#non-disclosure-agreements
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks

"No one who is going through the heartbreak of pregnancy loss should have to go back to work before they are ready," said Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

You're stealing my identity!': the movie voiceover artists going to war with AI

In Germany, voice actors have expressed concerns about AI replacing their roles, emphasizing that dubbing isn't simply language translation but an adaptation rich in cultural nuances.
Film
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Catholic school fires Louisiana band director after husband's obituary reveals he is gay

"It's just a stab in the back," the 63-year-old band director told New Orleans' NBC affiliate WDSU. "It's just time for this to stop. The rest of the free world does not think homosexuality is a big deal."
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Two-year wait for several new workplace rights

Workers will not gain protection from unfair dismissal for another two years under government plans.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Parental leave and pay for new parents to be reviewed

The government's planned review of parental leave aims to modernize the outdated UK system, which has been criticized for being one of the worst in developed nations.
Parenting
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Court says Australian broadcaster ABC wrongfully dismissed journalist

"The ABC fired radio host Antoinette Lattouf in December 2023 for expressing views supporting Palestine and calling for Israel to end its bombardment of Gaza."
Left-wing politics
Black Lives Matter
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Calif. man sues In-N-Out for $3M, alleging discrimination over hairstyle

A man is suing In-N-Out Burger for alleged workplace discrimination related to his race and hairstyle.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'I got ripped away': Ex-SF private school teacher alleges he was wrongly fired

A former teacher alleges he was fired for reporting sexual misconduct, claiming retaliation from the school.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Dartford businesses failing to pay minimum wage - with one underpaying 96 workers

Across the UK, 518 employers have been named for failure to pay National Minimum or Living Wage, affecting nearly 60,000 workers with total underpayments exceeding £7.4 million.
London startup
#minimum-wage
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Valla raises 2m as venture capital backs boom in employment rights claims

A key driver behind the expected rise in cases is Labour's pledge to make unfair dismissal rights available from the first day of employment - a significant shift from the current two-year qualifying period.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Employment Rights Bill: How It Could Affect Business And Workers

The Employment Rights Bill aims to enhance protections for workers while ensuring that businesses can operate efficiently, creating a more equitable work environment.
UK politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Disability worker loses voice for six years due to filthy conditions

As a result of her exposure to that environment, her respiratory condition worsened and she was diagnosed with a chest infection and pleurisy - inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest cavity.
Women in technology
#journalism
fromThe Local Germany
1 year ago

EXPLAINED: The different types of extended leave you can take in Germany

Germany has a well-established system for various types of leave, including parental, sick, and unpaid leave.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

Pay day boost for thousands of London workers as National Minimum Wage rise hits payslips - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London workers are starting to benefit from new National Living Wage and Minimum Wage rates, enhancing financial stability.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Employment rights bill improves Labour's favourability among voters'

Labour's employment rights bill could boost its popularity significantly.
Awareness of the reforms among voters is surprisingly low, despite their popularity.
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 year ago

'Bridge days': How to maximise your public holidays like a German this May

May offers significant public holidays in Germany, especially for maximizing time off in Berlin.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

TUC chief defends workers' rights bill and dismisses business cost concerns

Paul Nowak supports the Employment Rights Bill, asserting it addresses exploitative labor practices despite business leaders' concerns about its impacts on growth.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Business groups urge changes to workers' rights bill

UK business groups urge urgent changes to the Employment Rights Bill to prevent damage to growth and employment.
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