Category : Employment


Labour's union rep law hides taxpayer cost

Labour's new Employment Rights Act grants public sector union reps more paid time off, but removes the requirement to publish the cost to taxpayers, previously £106.4m a year. Read the full story.

$240k Office Job vs $120k Remote: TikTok Debate

A viral TikTok question on choosing a high-salary office job versus a lower-paid remote role has sparked a fierce generational debate. Discover the arguments and what it reveals about modern work values.

Ex-conductor sues Brightline for $60M over PTSD

A former Brightline conductor is seeking $60 million, alleging the company's negligence left him with PTSD after witnessing multiple fatal incidents. Read the full story on the lawsuit's shocking claims.

Trump adds two new federal holidays around Christmas

President Trump signs an order giving federal staff extra days off at Christmas, creating a three-day break. This follows his criticism of Juneteenth as a costly 'non-working holiday'. Read the full story.

Labour's class-based internship scheme includes £80k drivers

Labour's plan to boost social mobility by limiting civil service internships to 'working class' students includes children of train drivers earning £80k, while lower-paid police officers' children are excluded. Discover the controversial new policy.

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