Self Employment
Uber announces sick pay and parental leave pay for drivers
The gig economy firm has faced a lot of criticism over its operational model. Drivers are... read more
Zero Hours
Employment Rights
On zero hours and manager role taken away when I said I was pregnant
It is unclear whether you were offered this new role because you are pregnant or it is... read more
Employment Rights
Zero hours numbers rise
The number of zero hours contracts in the UK rose by around 100,000 to 1.8m last year,... read more
Top Employers
McDonald’s celebrated for innovation over hourly paid employees
Zero hours are standard practice in the restaurant industry, but McDonald’s is bucking... read more
Flexible Working
Am I allowed holiday on a zero hours contract?
On a zero hours contract you are entitled to annual leave the same as any other employee... read more
Employment Rights
Women more likely to be on zero hours contracts
Women, students in full-time education and part timers are the most likely people to be on... read more
