Workers gain right to request more predictable hours
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
Gig ecomony
Review to consider future of work in post-Covid era
The government has appointed MP Matt Warman to lead a review into the future of work.
By Belinda Liversedge on 07 June 2022
Uber drivers entitled to workers’ rights, Supreme court rules
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
A gig on your own?
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
