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The Employment Rights Bill, published on October 10 2024, introduces much-needed reforms for employees on zero-hour contracts. The Bristol law firm, Barcan+Kirby has long been a vocal advocate for ...

The general secretary of the TUC says the latest labour market data highlights the need for Labour's Employment Rights Bill.

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Hundreds of thousands of zero-hours workers are trapped in their contracts for years, with new research indicating that one in 12 has been with the same employer for over a decade, while nearly ...

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A deluge of allegations of employee harassment and abuse are threatening to cloud the fast food giant's reputation.

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Half of UK workers report having to work more hours than they are contracted or expected, the highest rate in Europe.

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Hackney Council has been confronted over its use of casual contracts in the borough’s libraries, which critics stress is at odds with the Town Hall’s opposition to zero-hours contracts.