A landmark employment case has been settled in favour of Uber drivers, with a Tribunal ruling that they should be classed as workers rather than self-employed.
Gender discrimination fears prevent young women from pursuing certain careers, says study
A new study has suggested that young women in the UK feel deterred from working in the property, building and construction industries, because they fear that gender discrimination would hold them back in their careers.
Dangerous overcrowding and “mass panic” incite health and safety investigation on Southern Rail network
Dangerous overcrowding and “mass panic in crowds” on the Southern Rail network have sparked a health and safety inquiry, the Association of British Commuters (ABC) has announced.
UK fashion retailer settles long-running trade mark disputes
UK fashion retailer Asos has settled two long-running legal disputes, which saw European clothing manufacturers accuse the online giant of trade mark infringement.
Firms ordered to pay £214k after HSE investigation
A UK borehole drilling company and site owner have been ordered to collectively pay more than £214,000 over health and safety failings which led to an employee sustaining “life-changing injuries”.