Analysis by the Work Foundation shows that the rights of millions of workers in the UK are under threat, with a disproportionate impact on women.
Government announces temporary changes which mean, for some absences, you do not need a Fit Note until you have been off work for 28 days.
Adam Ridley came to us for help when his employer discriminated against him due to his long-term health condition. He won his claim and was awarded over £22,000.
Under pressure due to the crisis in social care, the government has announced that staff can self-certify if they believe they have a medical exemption or if they are pregnant,
Parliament has approved regulations that will make Covid vaccination compulsory for people who work in care homes.
Supreme Court rules that care workers who provide ‘sleep-in’ shifts are not entitled to the legal minimum wage.
Some employers are seeking to make it a condition of employment to have the COVID-19 vaccination. Our solicitors explain what your right are in this area,
In a major victory for UNISON and our members, the government has backed down and withdrawn plans for a £95k cap on exit payments in the public sector, following pressure from us.
Trade union representing Midwives and Maternity Support Workers confirms that employers must use pregnancy risk assessments to show how they are removing Covid risks for pregnant women at work.
The government has announced an extra bank holiday in 2022. Moving the late spring bank holiday will mean a long weekend with Thursday 2 and Friday 3 June becoming bank holidays.