Supreme Court rejects call for paid menstrual leave in India
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 07 March 2023
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Police renew pledge to find answers on Didcot seven-year anniversary
Police have told families affected by the Didcot Power Station collapse that they are doing “everything in their power” to complete the investigation.
By Belinda Liversedge on 23 February 2023
Dream turns reality for companies trialling 4-day week
A pilot trialling the four-day week as been hailed as a 'breakthrough moment' after most companies involved have decided to stick to the new regime.
By Belinda Liversedge on 21 February 2023
TUC launches project to preserve legacy of black activists
The TUC has launched what it describes as the first-ever national database to capture the contributions of Black workers across the trade union movement.
By Belinda Liversedge on 14 February 2023
Health Education England announces mental health pilot training scheme
A new pilot commissioned by Health Education England will train thousands of staff to help them spot the signs that a child or young person might need support with their mental health.
By Belinda Liversedge on 14 February 2023
Government to appoint dedicated ‘menopause champion’
The government is to appoint a new role within the Department for Work and Pensions who will work with employers on menopause workplace issues.
By Belinda Liversedge on 13 February 2023
Home catching up with the office as place of work in 2023
New data shows that working from home, or working part of the week at home – known as hybrid working – is now almost as common as commuting to the office.
By Belinda Liversedge on 13 February 2023
'Just one faulty diesel filter can spread deadly poison’, says MP
Faulty filters on diesel vehicles can cause the same amount of air pollution as a three-lane, 360-mile traffic jam, an MP arguing for an overhaul of the MOT has stated.
By Belinda Liversedge on 09 February 2023
Staff visited GP due to stress, say Dominic Raab bullying claims
Civil servants were signed off as sick due to pressures at work, says an official complaint being reviewed as part of the investigation into alleged bullying by deputy prime minister Dominic Raab.
By Belinda Liversedge on 07 February 2023
Women workers prefer southern Indian cities for safety reasons, finds report
Women prefer to live and work in southern Indian cities rather than their northern counterparts because these locations offer females better working conditions, inclusive industries, ease of living and better levels of personal safety, according to a recent survey by diversity consultancy the Avtar Group.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 08 February 2023
