Employment rights

Thames Valley Police pays out £1m for discriminatory dismissal

A safeguarding sergeant was awarded £1 million for unfair dismissal at a tribunal after her employer removed approval for her to run an events business while she was signed off sick.

Young employees unprotected by employment rights

Nearly three quarters (72%) of young employees aged 16 to 24 miss out on key employment rights at work, compared with just 27% aged 25 and over, according to a study by the Trades Union Congress...

Is the gig up for the gig economy? (Part one)

The gig economy continues to be a hot topic for discussion as the UK works on its position on fair work. Dan Cave uncovers the current climate and explores the alternatives.