Zero-hour contracts20 Aug 2025Ghost story play to shine light on cave tragedyPlaywright Richard Crowe says theatre-goers can expect "ghosts, bats and a mysterious tour guide".20 Aug 20254 Mar 2025Agency workers to get paid if shift cancelled at short noticeThe policy is part of 250 additions to the Employment Rights Bill, although the amendment will not spell out what "short notice" means.4 Mar 202522 Jul 2024New zero-hours rules 'a step in the right direction'The government has announced "exploitative" zero-hours contracts will be banned within 100 days.22 Jul 202415 May 2024Sensitive and fraught union talks a sign of things to come for LabourUnion leaders cleared their diary to meet with Sir Keir Starmer.15 May 20241 Mar 2024Employment law strengthened for casual workersThe changes will give flexible workers pay slips and written confirmation of employment details.1 Mar 20244 Jul 2022Bid to modernisation Manx employment lawsConsultations are launched on changes to family rights, whistleblowing and zero-hours contracts.4 Jul 202226 May 2021NHS worker 'strung along' in vaccine rolloutLast-minute shifts and unpredictable hours is the reality for some staff on zero-hour contracts.26 May 202119 Apr 2021'I've no idea when I'll be told what shifts I have'Two-fifths of UK workers in full or part-time employment are given short notice of their work patterns.19 Apr 2021
