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[UK] More than 30 million days lost to work-related ill health in a year [UK] More than 30 million days lost to work-related ill health in a year

There were more than 1.8 million work-related ill health cases – new or long-standing – in 2021-22, according to the...
09 Dec 2022

[UK] ‘Unfair’ minimum wage rates leave under 21s £2.5bn out of pocket [UK] ‘Unfair’ minimum wage rates leave under 21s £2.5bn out of pocket

This works out to an average of £2,800 in lost wages for every worker under 21 paid less than the...
08 Dec 2022

[Ireland] Department of Education considers suspending teacher career breaks [Ireland] Department of Education considers suspending teacher career breaks

Plans will also be advanced to attract students from more diverse backgrounds into teaching as a profession.
08 Dec 2022

[UK] Itsu launches benefits to support major life transitions [UK] Itsu launches benefits to support major life transitions

The gender reassignment, menopause and fertility leaves are available to staff after six months of employment.
06 Dec 2022

[UK] Cost of Christmas dinner has risen three times faster than wages in 2022 [UK] Cost of Christmas dinner has risen three times faster than wages in 2022

The costs of cranberry sauce and bread sauce have gone up by 33 per cent; six times faster than wages.  
05 Dec 2022

[Belarus] Payroll budget to increase by 16% [Belarus] Payroll budget to increase by 16%

"As we fill the budget revenues, we will see how much more we will be able to raise salaries,” the...
05 Dec 2022

[Ireland] Women’s National League receive professional contracts and minimum wage [Ireland] Women’s National League receive professional contracts and minimum wage

Until now, the WNL - which started in 2011 - has been entirely amateur, though some players have received expenses...
02 Dec 2022