Home Office rejected 227,000 settled status claims from EU nationals

The UK’s labour shortage could be exacerbated by the number of rejections from the EU Settlement Scheme. The post Home Office rejected 227,000 settled status claims from EU nationals appeared first on... Read more »

Uber loses High Court bid to challenge worker rights ruling

The UK High Court has refused transport business Uber’s application to declare its gig-economy business model lawful following the Supreme… The post Uber loses High Court bid to challenge worker rights ruling... Read more »

US company fires hundreds of staff over Zoom

A US company has come under fire after it dismissed 900 employees in a single Zoom meeting. Vishal Garg, CEO… The post US company fires hundreds of staff over Zoom appeared first... Read more »

Virtual law firms see 38% jump in recruitment

Decentralised law firms benefit from the ‘work anywhere’ ethos and boom in online meetings. The post Virtual law firms see 38% jump in recruitment appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Low number of sick days in UK a sign of ‘outdated legacy attitudes‘

UK’s average of 5.8 days sick leave last year indicative of how ‘fear and control’ holds sway at many organisations. The post Low number of sick days in UK a sign of... Read more »

Northern Ireland: Stormont emphasises work from home message

Northern Ireland ministers have today reinforced their message for people to work from home “where you can” in an effort… The post Northern Ireland: Stormont emphasises work from home message appeared first... Read more »

Covid-related employment cases: 10 key rulings for employers

Employment tribunals have been deciding coronavirus-related cases throughout 2021. We set out 10 key first-instance rulings related to the pandemic from which employers can learn lessons. The post Covid-related employment cases: 10... Read more »

Workers feel hybrid arrangements don’t suit their preferences

Only 28% of employees feel that the hybrid work models offered by their organisation suit their preferences, despite most offices… The post Workers feel hybrid arrangements don’t suit their preferences appeared first... Read more »

Wales toughens Covid measures and wants more homeworking

Businesses will be encouraged to resume homeworking in Wales as the country’s high Covid infection rates persist. The post Wales toughens Covid measures and wants more homeworking appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Portugal set to pass worker status legislation

The Portuguese government has approved a bill that would see gig economy workers treated as employees with formal contracts and benefits. The post Portugal set to pass worker status legislation appeared first... Read more »
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