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Workplace stress levels on the rise

Work related stress is at its highest level in 16 years according to an annual report by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Although the ...

Deliveroo riders are ruled to be ‘self-employed’

In a significant ruling by the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC), Deliveroo delivery riders have been classified as self-employed rather than employees. The decision, which will ...

Tribunal rules that colour blindness is not a ‘disability’

An Employment Tribunal has ruled that an employee’s inability to differentiate colours was not sufficient to be considered a disability under the Equality Act 2010 ...

Child contact for divorced parents during Christmas time

The Christmas period is an important time for families – particularly those who have children. But the festive season can often pose a problem for ...

Alleged ‘asset-stripping’ by MAT prompts calls for official report

The Wakefield City Academies Trust (WCAT) is continuing to cause issues for the Department for Education (DfE), following calls to publish an official report into ...

Teacher recruitment set to worsen – according to poll of school leaders

A poll of school leaders found that two-thirds fear teacher recruitment at their schools will worsen over the next two years. The research, carried out ...