Legal rights for women going through the menopause explained
Women going through menopause will have more protections at work from today as the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published new guidance for employers. The new guidance states that employers could be sued if they do not make “reasonable adjustments” at work for women going through menopause, if their symptoms amount to being…
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Indemnity Insurance: What to ask your No-Win No-Fee solicitors to avoid unexpected legal fees
No-win no-fee agreements are there to give people who can’t afford legal fees access to a solicitor and legal advice. But, in some cases, when the law firm does not have the correct protections in place, customers can be left to fork out hefty legal costs at no fault of their own. This was…
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Junior doctors in Wales begin 72-hour walkout over pay
Junior doctors in Wales are on strike for 72 hours from today in their second round of strike action this year. According to the British Medical Association Cymru Wales, more than 3,000 doctors are set to walk out from 7am on Wednesday, February 21st until 7am February 24th. This is the second time that…
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What are my redundancy rights?
In the current economic climate, it is not uncommon to see businesses going bust. With some major retailers (think Wilko and Woolworths) disappearing from the high street in recent years, hundreds of workers have been left to face redundancy. But when you hear the word ‘redundancy’ it can often be a scary and confusing…
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Council issues domestic abuse advice after Valentine’s Day
A specialist domestic abuse service has issued some important guidance for victims after Valentine’s Day took place last week. The service, which is run by Kent Country Council is warning people to be aware of the signs of domestic abuse, as well as safe ways to get help and support. The service said that…
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LGBT veteran sacked for sexuality in ‘last battle’ for compensation
A navy veteran who was sacked for his sexuality fears he might die before he receives his compensation from the UK government. Joe Ousalice, 73, was one of the thousands who were affected by a ban on LGBT people working in the armed forces which lasted up until 2000. Last year the prime minister…
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Union calls for ban on ‘precarious’ zero-hour contracts
A trade union is calling for a ban on zero-hour contracts as workers are often “stuck” with insecure and low-pay jobs. The call for the ban comes after figures from Labour’s Market Overview’s latest 2024 report estimate the levels of employment across the UK. The Trade Union Congress said employers are “parking workers on…
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NHS patients stuck on ‘hidden waiting lists’ for ongoing care
A BBC investigation has revealed that NHS patients are facing further delays to receive treatment after being stuck on ‘hidden waiting lists’. According to the report, some patients are getting stuck on waiting lists that do not appear in the official figures reported by the NHS. This is reportedly because patients who need ongoing…
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9 most stressful industries to work in, according to study
If you feel stressed at work you’re not alone, as new data has revealed the top industries suffering from stress-related illnesses. The study analysed data from around 100,000 workers who reported stress-related illnesses to the Health and Safety Executive between March 2022 and 2023. The statistics show the number of stress-related illnesses caused or…
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