Workers’ rights: A third of small firms plan to cut jobs February 20, 2025 A third of small businesses expect to cut jobs in the near future due to fears that the government’s upcoming workers’ rights package will leave them facing painful tribunals and a higher sick pay bill. A fresh survey from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) shows that in the fourth quarter of last year, 33 [...]
Small business confidence plunges to post-Covid low February 17, 2025 Small business's confidence in London has plummeted to record post-Covid lows, with some sectors standing an all-time low
Labour’s workers’ rights overhaul has small business owners scared February 11, 2025 As the government’s long-awaited overhaul to workers rights’ returns to the Commons, small business owners are worried not enough has been done enough to accommodate their concerns, writes Ali Lyon. For a company that promises to unleash clients’ growth by helping them overcome knotty engineering issues, Bass Rock consultancy has adopted a staid approach to [...]
If you want to WFH, maybe you should work for yourself February 6, 2025 The reason behind the WFH crisis? People want the lifestyle of an entrepreneur but without the risks, writes Jamila Robertson.
Government considering ban on NDAs in workers’ rights Bill January 17, 2025 Labour is set to add a ban on on UK employers using NDAsto hush up harassment to be part of its overhaul of employment rights
Can your employer force you back to the office? January 15, 2025 Headlines have been blowing up this week with several big businesses forcing its workforce back into the office. A topic that often results in a heated debate
Budget employment law changes fuel increased job insecurity January 7, 2025 Around one in seven workers said that they feel insecure about their job at this time, particularly among those with a lower income, according to new polling
Small firms slash jobs on fears of employment rights bill January 6, 2025 An alarming number of businesses have become increasingly concerned about the future of the UK’s workforce under the new Labour government’s employment reforms. A fresh survey of 1,270 small employers by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed over 90 per cent are worried about the implications of the Employment Rights Bill. A majority [...]
Group hits Shein with labour abuse dossier ahead of Select Committee January 6, 2025 Shein has been provided with a dossier of evidence alleging supply chain abuses ahead of its appearance before a Select Committee on Tuesday.
Employment reforms need considerable thought to not ‘swamp business’ December 4, 2024 ELA urged Parliament that the Employment Bill needs "considerable..thought" to not to "swamp business" with costs or obligations.