On 26th May 2015 exclusivity clauses preventing staff from carrying out work with another employer were banned from zero hours contracts.   However, until now workers have not been able to seek redress through an employment tribunal should the employer treat them unfavourably for working elsewhere. Employers could penalise individuals engaged under a zero [...]

Did you know that 40% of employees have been drunk at the office party! 9% of employees have vomitted and 8% have made embarrassing statements!

More than ever before, people are communicating online across a multitude of websites and forums, and it is not unreasonable for employers to worry that some of that time may be during work hours.

Zero hours contracts may be ideal for workers such as students and retirees but what about those seeking a more stable income. Is your business ready for legislation changes?

Travelling To and From Work: Does It Count As Working Time? The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on the 10 September 2015 that journeys to and from work made by mobile workers with no stable base must count as working time, under the Working Time Directive (WTD). However, it is at the discretion [...]