Employees

Thousands of passengers have been left stranded at airports

Cancelled flights: What you need to know about pay when you miss work

A general view of the Wythenshawe branch of Wilko on August 04, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom. The privately-owned company has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators after it failed to find emergency investment.

Wilko: New bid for flailing chain after it fell into administration

Positive work environment

Nearly half of the UK consider themselves an ally for the LGBTQ+

34,000 British Airways staff have been hit by a cyber breach revealling personal information

BA staff hit by cyber security breach with personal information hacked

UK unemployment rate increase - ONS

Hospitality workers often rely on tips to supplement their income and have been left powerless in the past when businesses fail to pass them on from customers. ‌

New law secures right for hospitality workers to take home tips

Hartlepool McDonalds staff along with their family and friends at the beach clean in Seaton Carew.

Hartlepool McDonald’s staff show the environment some lovin’

Deadline for applications is Friday, May 12th.

Town Hall Rich List 2023: see which local authorities made the list

The University of Cambridge is one of 24 Russell group universities (image: Adobe)

UK cities with the highest employee satisfaction revealed

WH Smith cyber attack targets company data and information of current & former employees

Everything you need to know about the WH Smith cyber attack

MPs have been given a 2.9% pay rise, starting from April 1.

MPs to get 2.9% pay rise, taking salaries to over £86,000

The future of 106 high street stores and hundreds of jobs are at risk (Photo: Paperchase)

Tesco buys Paperchase brand, but not stores - putting jobs at risk

GMB picket line in Greatham Street, Hartlepool.Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool metal workers go out on strike

Research showed that 1:27pm and 2:06pm are the time many workers start to feel the dreaded “afternoon slump” (Credit: Getty Images)

This is the exact time office workers experience an ‘afternoon slump’

Glassdoor has released a list of the top UK companies to work for according to employee reviews.

The best UK companies to work for according to Glassdoor

Customers weigh packages at the post office.

What to do if your parcel hasn’t arrived in time for Christmas
Your loved ones will forgive you if their Christmas present arrives later than planned, but it’s still important to be aware of your rights - here’s what you need to know

Dolphins spotted in UK waters as pod swim happily alongside RNLI boat - watch video taken of sighting

Dolphins spotted swimming alongside RNLI rescue boat

Currys announces pay rise to help with cost of living crisis

Sick notes can now be written by more health professionals under new rules (Photo: Adobe)

Getting a sick note for work is now a lot easier as new rules rollout

Martin Lewis warns minimum wage workers are being underpaid - how to check

A sad day for shipbuilding in Hartlepool.

The day shipbuilding died in Hartlepool

The major changes to statutory sick pay rules that are coming into effect this w...

These are the countries which have the most diverse workforces

Anyone working from home should keep in regular contact with their manager

LEGAL EAGLE: How businesses should adapt to staff working at home

Have you had a relationship with someone at work?

Fifth of North East workers have ‘romantic encounters’

Next has cut sick pay for unvaccinated staff who are identified as a close contact of someone with Covid-19 (Photo: Shutterstock)

The firms cutting Covid sick pay for staff who are unvaccinated

Psychologist gives tips to kick start 2022 (photo: Shutterstock)

Psychologist gives top ten tips on how to kick start 2022

It is claimed that the new plans could help around two million people in the hospitality industry (Shutterstock)

Restaurant, cafe and pub owners set to be banned from keeping tips left for staf...

Utility Alliance's headquarters on Hartlepool marina.

Utility Alliance’s £4m debts to 250 creditors

This is when the furlough scheme is due to end - and if it could be extended aga...

Many people throughout the UK are currently suffering from long Covid, which can present with a variety of symptoms and can range in recovery time, depending on the individual (Photo: Shutterstock)

Employment and long Covid - your rights explained

You can claim up to £125 if you’ve been required to work at home - here’s how

For employees paid on a calendar month e.g. 22nd of each month the most common problem arises if the 22nd falls on a non-banking day and you are paid earlier.

BENEFITS EXPERT: How you may have been affected by new regulations

Here’s how to apply for childcare help if you’ve lost income due to the pandemic

More and more people are now working from home.

LEGAL EAGLE: Right and responsibilities of working from home

The government’s furlough scheme will come to an end on 31 October 2020, but important changes will come into place for the last month of the job retention scheme (Photo: Shutterstock)

The furlough scheme will change in October - here’s what you need to know

The scheme is designated to protect so-called “viable jobs” (Photo: Getty Images)

Here’s who is eligible for the new Job Support Scheme - and when it will start

Millions have been furloughed under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Up to 27,000 employers wrongly claimed furlough money - here's how to report you...

Offices must undertake a health and safety risk assessment to ensure they are Covid-secure (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the rules offices have to follow before workers can return - and your ...

300 factory workers have tested positive for the virus (Photo: Shutterstock)

There has been a coronavirus outbreak at a factory which makes M&S sandwiches - ...

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These are your legal rights if you are made redundant

Fashion retailer Boohoo has come under fire after allegations of modern slavery, low pay and poor working conditions in factories. (Photo: Shutterstock)

5 ethical high street fashion brands - so you can shop with a clear conscience

Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Image by PA.

Self-employed scheme extended as Chancellor outlines furlough changes

These are your rights as a worker during the coronavirus pandemic

Starbucks is reopening 150 branches and drive throughs this week - here's the fu...

Boris Johnson is due to address the nation on Sunday (Number 10)

This is what time Boris Johnson will address the nation on Sunday about lockdown...

Joe Michna of Citizens Advice Hartlepool.

Sick pay questions answered

Employees must be given their usual holiday pay for any days they take in line with Working Time Regulations (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how furlough affects annual leave - and if you can accrue holidays

Nissan announced at the beginning of the month that it was placing staff at its Sunderland plant on furlough

Businesses have until midnight tonight to apply for first round of Government co...

Restaurants, hairdressers and barbers, gyms and bars have been ordered to close during the coronavirus outbreak, with many firms placing their staff on the Government's furlough scheme.

Been furloughed by your employer? This is everything you need to know about the ...

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live on 20 April (Photo: Shutterstock)

The government furlough scheme is open for applications - this is how to apply

Wetherspoons has U-turned and will now pay its staff up to 80% of their wages