The government has defended its decision not to increase the rate of statutory sick pay (SSP) in its response to a consultation on proposed sick pay reforms in the Employment Rights Bill.
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Former newsreader Huw Edwards has not paid back around £200,000 in salary he was asked to return to the BBC following his arrest and resignation.
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Greggs staff are set to share profits of £20.5m as the business reveals a spike in sales over the past year.
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Agency workers included in ban on ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts, as government tables amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.
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Most frequently asked questions during February include queries about Ramadan and dismissals on the grounds of ill health.
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MPs urge government to close loopholes that allow companies to exploit work insecurity and undercut Britain’s outstanding employers.
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Payroll professionals are struggling with HMRC's real-time information services, with some issues taking years to be resolved.
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Research found that a quarter (26%) of working women were not promoted in pay, benefits or position in 2024, compared with just a fifth (20%) of men.
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New research from the Living Wage Foundation reveals that nearly one in six (15.7%) jobs paid below real Living Wage in 2024, 800,000 more than in 2023.
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A third of UK employers plan to reduce pay rises in 2025 as a result of increased employment costs announced in last year’s budget.
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The Labour government has come under increased scrutiny for placing constraints on businesses, despite its plans for growth. What lies ahead for IR35, single worker status and contractor employment?
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