Tag Archives: UK

Can I be fired if I don’t get the coronavirus vaccine? Your rights explained

SOME bosses are drawing up new ‘No Jab, No Job’ contracts designed to force staff to get the coronavirus vaccine. But employment lawyers are warning that these contracts may not be legal, depending on how they are written and how long you have been employed. 1 Employers across the UK are bringing in No Jab, […]

How being kind to colleagues can really improve your professional life

“BE kind” is now a buzz-phrase of the pandemic. But do you apply it at work? It is Random Acts of Kindness Week and employment experts are urging the nation to be caring to colleagues. 6 Being caring to colleagues is the win-win way to go for bosses and staffCredit: Getty Images – Getty Government […]

What is the gig economy? Meaning explained

MILLIONS of Brits are employed under a system known as the “gig economy”. But what exactly is the gig economy? Here’s what you need to know following the”historic” court ruling against Uber. 1 Deliveroo workers are paid per drive, instead of per hourCredit: Reuters What is the gig economy? “Gig economy” workers are paid for […]

Businesses across Britain are keeping things moving under new rules for trade with the EU

SINCE January 1, firms across the UK have been adapting to the new trading rules put in place at the end of the Brexit transition period. Getting ready ahead of time has helped businesses to seize new opportunities and keep things moving. One of those businesses is Control Techniques, based in Powys, which designs and […]

Asda puts 5,000 jobs at risk, including 3,000 back office shop workers with major restructure

ASDA has announced a major restructure that puts 5,000 jobs at risk, including 3,000 back office workers. The supermarket says the change is due to a move towards online shopping, sped up by the pandemic. 🦠 Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates… 1 The supermarket says the change is due to a […]