Day-one unfair dismissal and sick pay rights among small firms' greatest concerns about Employment Rights Bill, FSB survey shows.
Wellbeing
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Property consultant with morning sickness awarded £94k after ‘jazz hands’ dismissal
by Rob Mossby Rob MossEmployee who suffered from morning sickness awarded £93,600 after she was dismissed in a message that included a ‘jazz hands’ emoji.
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Employees are set to be able to get access to weight loss jabs through their workplace health, under a plan...
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Half of employees admit they regularly experience anxiety at work due to workloads, time pressures, and balancing professional and personal lives.
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Guidance to protect midwives from excessive nitrous oxide exposure has been published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
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Alcohol-specific deaths in the UK have reached an all-time high, official figures have shown, with a charity calling for a...
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Liz Kendall: ‘Despite all the myths, a lot of people who are currently on sickness or disability benefits want to work’
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Having endometriosis can significantly reduce a woman’s employment income for anything up to five years after her diagnosis, and affect...
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More than half (56%) of UK workers say they are now more likely to accept a job with an employer...
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January 2025's top 10 HR questions include FAQs ion TUPE, severe weather, notice periods, and alcohol or drug misuse
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Software developer refused her request to WFH in Pakistan unfairly dismissed by employer after it failed to provide sufficient notice.
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Hidden in plain sight: Addressing the silent struggles of sandwich carers
by Karl Bennettby Karl BennettSo-called ‘sandwich carers’ – those juggling both childcare and elder care – can face particular struggles to stay in the...
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The UK stands among the worst performers in workplace health for people with long-term ill health or disability, according to new research.
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With hospitals and workplaces struggling to cope with this winter’s surge in flu and respiratory viruses, a charity has called...
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Two-step testing enabling more train drivers to work with colour blindness
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonAn initiative between the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) and train drivers’ union ASLEF is enabling more people with...