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Heavily pregnant Katie Cope was made redundant after phoning her boss to let her know she couldn't come in to work that day because she was in agony and could hardly stand up

At the moment, around 1.6 million temporary workers are missing out on holiday pay, despite being entitled to it

The youngsters shared their thoughts on how small businesses should be run in the future – as well as proposing their own business models, including pet-sitting, and opening their own restaurant

One in three millennials and Gen Z adults are content to become a 'lifer' at their company - even if they are just starting out in their career

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of jobs offering a flexible working arrangement has increased as more people look for a better work-life balance

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Clearlink bos James Clarke praised the employee who had to get rid of his dog saying it particularlyit broke his 'heart' as he had been 'at the head of the humanisation of pets movement in other businesses that we’ve built'

King Charles III will be coronated on Saturday, May 6 and the following Monday, May 8, has been declared a bank holiday - but what does this mean if you're scheduled to work?

Employees blame their workload and too many meetings for not being able to find time outside of their lunch break to step away from their jobs

Arthur Grand Technologies, from Texas, US, has been criticised after posting a job advert in its sales team and insurance allegedly asking for 'white candidates' to apply

The analysis comes from the Living Wage Foundation as the Government's legal pay floor rises on Saturday - sparking calls for companies to go even further if they can afford to

What happens if you’re a night worker and you’re scheduled in for a shift when the clocks go forward? We speak to employment rights experts to find out what you need to know

The top requirements for a dream job include flexible hours, strong financial rewards, and regular pay rises - but a third currently don't have job satisfaction they expected

Training company New Trades Career rebuts claims from unhappy former students

In a country where women earn almost 15% less than men on average, there appears to be a long way to go still when it comes to the fight for economic gender equality - on International Women's Day use our interactive map to find out the pay gap for women in your local area

CEO of sandwich chain Pret A Manger Pano Christou reveals he grew up in a low-paid household, and has not ruled out another pay rise for his staff after three in just one year

Few things can put Brits off a good cup of tea, but this study by Liverpool's School of Tropical Medicine who swabbed kettles and microwaves in workplace kitchens may make you think twice

The study comes as the world prepares to mark International Women's Day next week with a focus on "equity"- and the Living Wage Foundation said: "True equity needs to start with a Real Living Wage"

The Labour Deputy Leader told a room of around 300 business leaders to 'please' look at the results of a trial on a four-day working week. The landmark results revealed nearly all firms involved are continuing with the shorter hours

Over half of Brits have searched for a new job in the past year - and one in five consider healthcare to be an important benefit

Generation's workers were not staff, but 'self-employed contractors' its under-fire boss says after claims people were recruited after not being told they won't be paid unless they sold well

The scheme, devised by the Living Wage Foundation, aims to provide staff with a guaranteed minimum number of hours each week - and "decent" notice of cancellations

The trial has been hailed a “major breakthrough moment” as 56 companies continue the flexible working pattern.

Nearly 3,000 employees took part in the 4 Day Week Global trials, getting a three day weekend without seeing a cut to their salaries, with bosses seeing reduced sick days and better staff welfare

Brian Handford was sacked from his £36,000-a-year job after demanding his boss pay for treatment to his injured wrist, that needed three months' worth of rehabilitation