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UK Labour Rights Bill Passed With Weakened Worker Protections

UK Labour Rights Bill Passed With Weakened Worker Protections

The UK Employment Rights Bill, now the Employment Rights Act 2025, passed into law in December 2025 with phased implementation starting April 2026, but critics decry weakened worker protections after government dilutions saved businesses billions

5 Signs Your Job Is Quietly Violating Labour Laws

5 Signs Your Job Is Quietly Violating Labour Laws

In the current workaholic society, employers are at times flouting labor laws unobtrusively. Early detection of the minor infractions safeguards your rights and health. The following are five red flags. 1. Unpaid Overtime Despite Long

Zero-Hour Contracts Explained: Freedom or Modern Exploitation?

Zero-Hour Contracts Explained: Freedom or Modern Exploitation?

Zero-hour contracts offer no guaranteed hours, letting workers pick shifts while employers scale flexibly. Popular in UK retail, hospitality, and gig economies, they promise freedom for students and parents but spark exploitation fears. Advocates rejoice

Workforce Shifts: Why Youth Entrepreneurship and Private-Sector Interest Are Surging

Workforce Shifts: Why Youth Entrepreneurship and Private-Sector Interest Are Surging

Today’s youth are reshaping the workforce shifts, ditching traditional 9-to-5 jobs for youth entrepreneurship and private-sector interest. Gallup polls show 54% of Gen Z prefers starting businesses over corporate ladders, driven by gig economy flexibility,

How to Apply for Work Visas Without Agents

How to Apply for Work Visas Without Agents

Navigating work visas without agents saves thousands in fees while ensuring a transparent process. In 2026, countries like Poland, Romania, Germany, and Australia offer direct application pathways via official portals, bypassing middlemen. Target job boards

Safeguarding Fair Work in the Gig Economy: Rights of App-Based Drivers and Couriers

Safeguarding Fair Work in the Gig Economy: Rights of App-Based Drivers and Couriers

The high growth of the digital platforms has changed how individuals operate, particularly in delivery and ride-hailing services. Millions of people make their living now by means of apps that guarantee freedom and flexibility. Nevertheless,

Transparency Demands Rise as AI Begins Managing Humans Globally

Transparency Demands Rise as AI Begins Managing Humans Globally

The worldwide push for transparency in how AI manages and evaluates humans at work is getting louder, and it is not limited to tech circles. Hiring filters, productivity scores, attendance flags, and “potential” ratings now

Millions Move Ahead as Global Hubs Push Employee Status Reforms

Millions Move Ahead as Global Hubs Push Employee Status Reforms

Global labour desks keep circling one headline again and again: How Global Hubs are Finally Granting Employee Status to Millions of Independent Workers. The phrase sounds big, yet the change is visible on streets, inside

Workday Boundaries Shift: Global Standards Reinforce the Right to Disconnect

Workday Boundaries Shift: Global Standards Reinforce the Right to Disconnect

The right to disconnect is moving into the spotlight as new international standards push employers to respect personal time in a 24/7 digital world. Labour officials, courts, and regulators across multiple regions are tightening expectations

How to Check If a Foreign Job Offer Is Legal

How to Check If a Foreign Job Offer Is Legal

How to Check If a Foreign Job Offer Is Legal It is possible to find a job in a foreign country and change your life and career, but there are so many examples of a