Employees

Thousands of passengers have been left stranded at airports

Cancelled flights: What you need to know about pay when you miss work

A general view of the Wythenshawe branch of Wilko on August 04, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom. The privately-owned company has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators after it failed to find emergency investment.

Wilko: New bid for flailing chain after it fell into administration

Horizon Platforms' staff climbed Scafell Pike to bring their total raised this year for Andy’s Man Club to over £9K.

Normanton-based platform company raises £8,860 for Andy's Man Club

Positive work environment

Nearly half of the UK consider themselves an ally for the LGBTQ+

34,000 British Airways staff have been hit by a cyber breach revealling personal information

BA staff hit by cyber security breach with personal information hacked

UK unemployment rate increase - ONS

Hospitality workers often rely on tips to supplement their income and have been left powerless in the past when businesses fail to pass them on from customers. ‌

New law secures right for hospitality workers to take home tips

Deadline for applications is Friday, May 12th.

Town Hall Rich List 2023: see which local authorities made the list

The University of Cambridge is one of 24 Russell group universities (image: Adobe)

UK cities with the highest employee satisfaction revealed

WH Smith cyber attack targets company data and information of current & former employees

Everything you need to know about the WH Smith cyber attack

Hundreds of thousands of teachers across England and Wales will walk out again tomorrow after voting to strike in a dispute over pay.

Am I entitled to time of work to care for my children during teacher strikes?

MPs have been given a 2.9% pay rise, starting from April 1.

MPs to get 2.9% pay rise, taking salaries to over £86,000

The future of 106 high street stores and hundreds of jobs are at risk (Photo: Paperchase)

Tesco buys Paperchase brand, but not stores - putting jobs at risk

Hundreds of thousands of teachers across England and Wales will walk out on several days in February and March after voting to strike in a dispute over pay.

Parents' rights for time off work during school strikes on Wednesday

Research showed that 1:27pm and 2:06pm are the time many workers start to feel the dreaded “afternoon slump” (Credit: Getty Images)

This is the exact time office workers experience an ‘afternoon slump’

Glassdoor has released a list of the top UK companies to work for according to employee reviews.

The best UK companies to work for according to Glassdoor
A list of the top 50 companies to work for in the UK has been released by Glassdoor based on employee reviews - with average salaries for the top 10.

Customers weigh packages at the post office.

What to do if your parcel hasn’t arrived in time for Christmas

Dolphins spotted in UK waters as pod swim happily alongside RNLI boat - watch video taken of sighting

Dolphins spotted swimming alongside RNLI rescue boat

Currys announces pay rise to help with cost of living crisis

Sick notes can now be written by more health professionals under new rules (Photo: Adobe)

Getting a sick note for work is now a lot easier as new rules rollout

Martin Lewis warns minimum wage workers are being underpaid - how to check

The major changes to statutory sick pay rules that are coming into effect this w...

These are the countries which have the most diverse workforces

Next has cut sick pay for unvaccinated staff who are identified as a close contact of someone with Covid-19 (Photo: Shutterstock)

The firms cutting Covid sick pay for staff who are unvaccinated

Psychologist gives tips to kick start 2022 (photo: Shutterstock)

Psychologist gives top ten tips on how to kick start 2022

It is claimed that the new plans could help around two million people in the hospitality industry (Shutterstock)

Restaurant, cafe and pub owners set to be banned from keeping tips left for staf...

Working from home? You may be eligible to claim tax relief in 2021/22

Working from home? You may be eligible to claim tax relief in 2021/22
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is accepting tax relief claims for working from home due to coronavirus during 2021/22.

This is when the furlough scheme is due to end - and if it could be extended aga...

Many people throughout the UK are currently suffering from long Covid, which can present with a variety of symptoms and can range in recovery time, depending on the individual (Photo: Shutterstock)

Employment and long Covid - your rights explained

You can claim up to £125 if you’ve been required to work at home - here’s how

Here’s how to apply for childcare help if you’ve lost income due to the pandemic

Wakefield

The Big Conversation: Two thirds of people in Wakefield are concerned about a se...

Wakefield

The Big Conversation: Wakefield joins the discussion on how things have changed ...

The government’s furlough scheme will come to an end on 31 October 2020, but important changes will come into place for the last month of the job retention scheme (Photo: Shutterstock)

The furlough scheme will change in October - here’s what you need to know

The scheme is designated to protect so-called “viable jobs” (Photo: Getty Images)

Here’s who is eligible for the new Job Support Scheme - and when it will start

Millions have been furloughed under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Up to 27,000 employers wrongly claimed furlough money - here's how to report you...

Offices must undertake a health and safety risk assessment to ensure they are Covid-secure (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the rules offices have to follow before workers can return - and your ...

A report last year said County Hall needed "urgent and essential repairs"

Plans to fix Wakefield County Hall's leaky roof revealed as parts of building ri...

300 factory workers have tested positive for the virus (Photo: Shutterstock)

There has been a coronavirus outbreak at a factory which makes M&S sandwiches - ...

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These are your legal rights if you are made redundant

Fashion retailer Boohoo has come under fire after allegations of modern slavery, low pay and poor working conditions in factories. (Photo: Shutterstock)

5 ethical high street fashion brands - so you can shop with a clear conscience

Wetherspoons in Leeds could be one of 875 pubs to reopen

Wetherspoons to reopen 875 pubs with these social distancing changes

These are your rights as a worker during the coronavirus pandemic

Starbucks is reopening 150 branches and drive throughs this week - here's the fu...

Boris Johnson is due to address the nation on Sunday (Number 10)

This is what time Boris Johnson will address the nation on Sunday about lockdown...

Employees must be given their usual holiday pay for any days they take in line with Working Time Regulations (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how furlough affects annual leave - and if you can accrue holidays

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live on 20 April (Photo: Shutterstock)

The government furlough scheme is open for applications - this is how to apply

Wetherspoons has U-turned and will now pay its staff up to 80% of their wages

One picture circulating on social media showed workers having to take lunch on the pavement outside.

'Scared' staff told Next warehouse in South Elmsall has to carry on as 'essentia...