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Coronavirus: who qualifies for statutory sick pay?
In Depth Government under fire for suggesting workers who are not eligible should apply for universal credit
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Gig economy in Britain doubles to 4.7m workers
Speed Read New report says worker rights are declining amid a surge in gig economy roles
By The Week Staff Published
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Self-employed workers face pension time-bomb
Speed Read Two-thirds have no retirement savings, compared to less than a third of employed workers
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Zero-hours workers ‘twice as likely to do nights for less pay’
Speed Read TUC recommends ‘exploitative’ system should be banned
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Should checking emails while commuting count as work?
Speed Read Wider access to wi-fi on trains has extended the working day, says study
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Why millennials will be unhealthier than their parents by middle age
Speed Read New report warns that work and housing worries facing younger generation may lead to ‘lifestyle-related diseases’
By The Week Staff Published
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Union membership plummets among under-30s
Speed Read TUC boss says movement needs to show young people it is still relevant
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Labour Party will ban Airbnb, says Tory minister
Speed Read Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liz Truss says Conservatives are ‘true party of young people’
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Government to overhaul ‘gig economy’ rights
Speed Read Changes include stricter enforcement of holiday and sick pay and a crackdown on unpaid internships
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Courier fined for time off to see doctor dies of diabetes
In Depth DPD driver Don Lane cancelled hospital appointments rather than incur firm’s penalties
By The Week Staff Published
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