Retail
Supermarket workers at heightened risk of Covid-19 infection
Essential workers in supermarkets are at a much higher risk of coronavirus infection than the general population, with those in...
Young people and ethnic minorities most likely to be laid off after furlough
Young people and ethnic minorities were most likely to be made unemployed after coming off furlough, according to a report...
GAP may close all clothing stores in Europe
The retailer moots replacing stores with a franchise model in response to significant losses.
Chancellor revamps Job Support Scheme
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced an update to the Job Support Scheme (JSS), including for workers in England where tier 2 restrictions apply.
PwC to resign as Boohoo auditor after working conditions inquiry
In the latest sign of growing fears among the large accountancy firms over reputational damage, PwC is set to resign as auditor of fashion retailer Boohoo.
Tesco report was not a valid job evaluation study, tribunal finds
The campaign to gain equal pay for up to half a million supermarket workers received a setback yesterday at an employment tribunal.
Garment workers ‘robbed’ of £27m in wages since July
The government has been accused of inaction over alleged worker exploitation in textile factories that supply major clothing brands, with...
Tesco to create 16,000 new jobs as online sales soar
Tesco has announced it will create 16,000 new permanent jobs, with many of the roles going to staff who joined...
GDPR: H&M fined record £32m for intrusive ‘people analytics’
H&M Group has been fined €35.3m (£32.1m) by an information commissioner in Germany for intrusive data collection and analysis of...
Tesco job report could speed up equal pay case
A job evaluation study by Tesco allegedly showed jobs in stores and distribution centres were equal.
Dismissed Lidl worker claims to follow ancient Hellenistic philosophy
Stoicism – an ancient philosophy – is a protected characteristic, rules tribunal.
John Lewis scraps staff bonus
John Lewis and Waitrose staff will not receive a bonus next April for the first time in more than 60...
Cross-party MPs add to pressure on Sunak to extend furlough
MPs on the Treasury Select Committee call on the government for targeted support for specific sectors after 31 October.
B&Q reinstates worker who had Covid-19 after appeal
A woman with Covid-19 was initially dismissed from her job for failing to follow absence procedures.
Iceland creates 3,000 jobs following online boom
Supermarket Iceland has created 3,000 new jobs in response to a surge in online grocery shopping.
The jobs include extra...
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