Category : Employment


Labour waters down workers' rights bill

Labour faces backlash after scaling back its flagship Employment Rights Bill, reducing unfair dismissal protection from day one to six months. Discover the full details.

Millions Vie for China's Civil Service in Tough Economy

A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service posts, highlighting a major shift towards public sector job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.

Hong Kong fire: 94 dead in high-rise blaze

At least 94 people have been killed in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in recent history. The blaze ripped through a housing complex, sparking urgent safety inspections.

Labour U-turns on day-one workers' protection

Labour abandons manifesto pledge for day-one unfair dismissal protection, now requiring six months' service. Business groups welcome change while unions express disappointment.

Labour U-turns on day-one workers' rights pledge

Labour government drops manifesto commitment for day-one unfair dismissal protection, now requiring six months' service. Business groups welcome change while unions express disappointment.

Firefighter loses case over 'fireman' term failure

Senior firefighter Simon Bailey lost his unfair dismissal claim after failing to challenge colleagues who used the outdated term 'fireman' towards a female colleague. Read the full tribunal findings.

BMA branded hypocritical over staff pay rise

The British Medical Association faces a formal pay dispute with its own staff after offering a 2% pay rise, while its doctors strike for 26%. Read the full story on the growing internal conflict.

Confusion over Swinney's Mossmorran jobs comment

First Minister John Swinney caused confusion after appearing to guarantee job interviews for redundant Mossmorran workers, a pledge the Scottish Government later retracted. Discover the full story.

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