Review to consider future of work in post-Covid era
The government has appointed MP Matt Warman to lead a review into the future of work.
By Belinda Liversedge on 09 June 2022
Gig economy
HSE ‘flexible’ new strategy to tackle new and longstanding risks
HSE has announced a new ten-year strategy, which sees the regulator stepping out for the first time of its traditional model of overseeing work-related risk, to include advising on new risks which affect everyone such as climate change.
By Belinda Liversedge on 26 May 2022
Grey fleet workers must be protected on the road, says HSE
Whether an employee is behind a desk or behind the wheel, employers have a duty to protect their health and safety, HSE has highlighted in updated guidance on work-related road risk.
By Belinda Liversedge on 08 September 2021
Uber drivers entitled to workers’ rights, Supreme court rules
A landmark ruling from the Supreme Court means that Uber will be reclassifying its 70,000 UK drivers as workers rather than self-employed contractors.
By Belinda Liversedge on 22 February 2021
Vital role of safety reps
Earlier this month, the annual report on workplace fatal injuries was released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
By Shelly Asquith, TUC on 12 August 2020
A gig on your own?
The way in which some people, often young, but not exclusively, are engaged in work is in jobs that are part of what is commonly referred to as the ‘gig economy’.
By Lawrence Waterman OBE on 22 July 2019
Drivers and couriers exposed to 'unacceptable risks' on the roads, says UCL report
A report on gig economy drivers and couriers has uncovered a litany of risk factors that its authors say may significantly increase the risk of being involved in a crash.
By Belinda Liversedge on 21 August 2018
