The number of staff doing unpaid overtime has gone up in the public sector over the last decade, but has held steady in the private sector, according to a new analysis of official figures by the TUC.
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The number of staff doing unpaid overtime has gone up in the public sector over the last decade, but has held steady in the private sector, according to a new analysis of official figures by the TUC.
...Companies could be banned from imposing exclusivity on zero hours contracts which offer no guarantee of work and stop employees from working for another company, under new proposals announced by Business Secretary Vince Cable. These measures come as part of efforts to boost fairness for workers.
...The CIPD has released details of new research revealing that the majority of people employed on zero-hours contracts have found the experience to be positive.
...Acas is reminding employers to plan ahead to avoid last minute leave request clashes or short-term absences in advance of the extra bank holiday for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.