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[UK] New rights for zero-hours workers after supreme court ruling [UK] New rights for zero-hours workers after supreme court ruling

The ruling is a significant development for the 1,018,000 UK residents currently employed on zero-hours contracts.
02 Sep 2022

[Scotland] ADP launch puts end to ‘degrading functional examinations' [Scotland] ADP launch puts end to ‘degrading functional examinations'

Claimants in Scotland between the ages of 16 and state pension age will now apply for ADP instead of PIP.
01 Sep 2022

[UK] Details of new Protection for Whistleblowing Bill [UK] Details of new Protection for Whistleblowing Bill

The bill would introduce several protections for whistleblowers, including the establishment of an independent Office of the Whistleblower.
01 Sep 2022

[Czech Republic] High tax levels compound highest energy costs in Europe [Czech Republic] High tax levels compound highest energy costs in Europe

The average cost of electricity in Prague in July 2022 was 52.15 euro cents per kilowatt-hour at the Czech Republic's...
31 Aug 2022

[UK] NHS seeking £1.7 billion HR and payroll system [UK] NHS seeking £1.7 billion HR and payroll system

The UK’s publicly funded NHS is one of the world's largest employers, it pays around 1.8 million staff via its...
26 Aug 2022

[UK] TUC calls for an 'end to low-pay Britain' with a £15 minimum wage [UK] TUC calls for an 'end to low-pay Britain' with a £15 minimum wage

Frances O'Grady - general secretary of the TUC - said, "Every worker should be able to afford a decent standard...
26 Aug 2022

[UK] PAYE staff code delay causes Treasury loss of tens of millions in tax payments [UK] PAYE staff code delay causes Treasury loss of tens of millions in tax payments

HMRC has left both employers and their staff waiting up to 42 days before issuing Pay As You Earn (PAYE)...
26 Aug 2022