NEET Crisis: 957,000 Young Brits Not in Work or Education
Official figures reveal a rise in young people not in employment, education or training, with unemployment driving the increase. Political accusations fly over a 'jobless generation'.
Category : Employment
Ocado Cuts 1,000 Jobs in £150m Cost-Cutting Drive
Ocado, the online grocery giant, announces plans to eliminate 1,000 positions as part of a £150 million cost-reduction strategy, aiming to streamline operations amid market pressures.
Ocado Axes 1,000 Jobs in Major Cost-Cutting Overhaul
Ocado confirms cutting 5% of its global workforce, with two-thirds of job losses in the UK, as part of a £150 million cost-saving restructure merging divisions.
Crying at Work: A Surprising Career Asset for Many Employees
New research reveals 39% of employees have cried at work. Far from being a career killer, workplace tears can foster empathy, set boundaries, and improve professional relationships.
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Tree Surgeon Paralyzed After 60-Foot Branch Fall in Georgia
A 21-year-old father and tree surgeon in Lawrenceville, Georgia, is paralyzed from the neck down after a dead tree limb fell 60 feet, crushing his neck while he was working.
Companies Plead Guilty After Workers Frozen at Chicken Factory
Banham Poultry Ltd and Air Products PLC have admitted health and safety breaches after two subcontractors were discovered dead with frozen hands and faces at a Norfolk factory in 2018.
Worker Wins £8,000 After Boss Read Private WhatsApp Messages
A finance administrator was awarded compensation after an employment tribunal ruled her boss breached her privacy by reading personal WhatsApp messages about audiobooks.
Mexico Approves 40-Hour Work Week in Labour Reform
Mexican lawmakers have passed President Claudia Sheinbaum's initiative to gradually reduce the work week from 48 to 40 hours, with implementation set to begin in 2027.
Jelly Belly Lays Off 69 Staff, 18% of Workforce, in California
Jelly Belly is laying off 69 employees, 18% of its workforce, and closing its Fairfield, California facility. Job cuts start June 1, 2027, affecting roles like software developers and accountants.
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Eating Lunch Alone at Work: Harmful or Healthy?
A new study explores the impact of solo lunch breaks at work, revealing mixed effects on mental health, productivity, and workplace culture.
Ministers Saved by Tory Union Curbs Before Labour Scraps Them
The PCS union's strike ballot at the DWP failed due to a 50% turnout rule, a restriction being abolished by Labour's Employment Rights Act, sparing ministers from industrial action.
How to Negotiate a Higher Salary in 2026's UK Job Market
Wage growth is slowing in the UK, but experts reveal how to secure raises through preparation, market research, and strategic negotiation at current jobs or new offers.
Zero-Hour Contracts Hit Record High Ahead of Labour Crackdown
New analysis reveals 1.23 million workers are now on zero-hour contracts, a record high, as Labour's Employment Rights Bill prepares to bolster worker protections.
Remote Work Could Reverse UK's Fertility Decline
A new study reveals that working from home has boosted US birth rates, suggesting it could be a low-cost solution to Britain's record-low fertility crisis.
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Remote Work Boosts Fertility, Study Finds, Aiding Birth Rate Crisis
A new study reveals that working from home increases fertility rates by up to 0.5 children per woman, offering a low-cost policy to address declining birth rates in the UK and globally.
BA Worker Wins Unfair Dismissal After Masturbation Claim
A British Airways cabin crew member dismissed over masturbation allegations near a colleague has won his unfair dismissal case at an employment tribunal, which ruled insufficient evidence.
Parking Reform Sparks 'Carmageddon' Fears Over Urban Gridlock
The British Parking Association warns that proposed UK government parking changes could cause urban gridlock and overwhelm courts, while the RAC supports banning debt recovery fees.
Parking Rule Changes Risk Gridlock and Court Backlog
Proposed UK parking regulation changes, including banning debt recovery fees, could lead to urban gridlock and overwhelm courts, industry warns, while consumer groups highlight unfair ticket pressures.
DWP's £1.24bn Disability Employment Plan for 2026 Onwards
The Department for Work and Pensions announces a £1 billion annual 'Pathways to Work Guarantee' and a £240 million 'Get Britain Working' initiative to support disabled people and those with long-term health conditions into employment.
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Mother Wins $205k After UAE Consulate Made Her Pump in Storeroom
A Melbourne mother has secured a landmark legal victory against the UAE consulate after being forced to express breastmilk in a storeroom and store it in an ice-filled suitcase at work.
Melbourne Rail Loop Tunnel Workers to Earn Up to $360,000
Tunnel workers on Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop East project will earn up to $360,000 a year under a landmark union deal, setting a new benchmark for civil construction pay in Australia.
Firms Fined Over Fatal Hydrogen Sulfide Incident at Colorado Dairy
Federal safety regulators have issued fines totalling $246,609 against a dairy owner and two contractors following the deaths of six workers from toxic gas exposure in a confined space.
Parking Reform Sparks 'Carmageddon' Fears Over Gridlock
The British Parking Association warns that proposed government parking reforms could lead to urban gridlock and overwhelm courts, while the RAC highlights concerns over unfair debt recovery fees.
Pregnant Care Worker Wins £23k Over 'Heartless' Messages
A pregnant care worker has been awarded £23,000 in compensation after a colleague called her 'unreliable' and sent threatening messages regarding her pregnancy-related absences, leading to a successful employment tribunal claim for discrimination.
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Youth Unemployment Crisis in UK Amid Tax and Wage Policy Clash
Youth unemployment in the UK is rising sharply, with experts warning that recent tax hikes and wage increases are creating a perfect storm for young job seekers.
Morrisons Manager Loses Dismissal Claim Over Harassment
A Morrisons store manager who harassed multiple female colleagues, impregnated one, and sent inappropriate messages has had his unfair dismissal claim rejected by an employment tribunal.
Endometriosis Workplace Ruling Impacts 1.5 Million Women
An employment appeal tribunal has ruled in favour of a management consultant dismissed after an endometriosis diagnosis, highlighting discrimination under the Equality Act 2010. This case underscores challenges for 1.5 million UK women with the condition,
Endometriosis Employee Wins Landmark Discrimination Appeal
Sanju Pal's successful appeal against dismissal for performance issues following severe endometriosis diagnosis sets precedent under Equality Act 2010, highlighting workplace challenges for chronic illness sufferers.
UK Minimum Wage Rises in April: Up to £975 Extra Annually
Millions of UK workers will see pay rises from April as minimum wage rates increase, with full-time staff over 21 gaining up to £975 annually. New hourly rates for all age groups revealed.
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Workplace Joke on Childbirth Pain Ruled Sex Harassment
An employment tribunal has ruled that comparing male groin injuries to childbirth in a workplace group chat amounts to sex harassment, awarding compensation to a pregnant employee.
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