More workers to get sick pay and parental leave rights
Sort by
173 items
-
Top stories - BBC News
How will the changes to workers' rights affect you?
A major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but what impact will it have?3 minutes ago -
Top stories - CBS News
More than 3 million without power as Florida gets first look at Hurricane Milton damage
Hurricane Milton has weakened to a Category 1 storm, but it's still bringing dangerous conditions to parts of Florida. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes, CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Kate ...2 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Letting Azerbaijan host the UN climate conference is a sick joke
Oil and gas have long served as cover for Azerbaijan’s abusive regime.2 hours ago - Climate -
World - ABC News
UK's new Labour government unveils overhaul of workers' rights
Britain’s new Labour government has unveiled a slew of new rights for workers, including more generous rules for sick pay and parental leave and major restrictions on certain precarious employment ...2 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Hurricane Milton victims could get more generous tax breaks. Senators just need to vote for them.
“We shouldn’t saddle survivors with unfair taxes as they work to rebuild their lives,” said one lawmaker supporting the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act.2 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Jayden Daniels' mother added to growing list of NFL parents who have also become agents
Regina Jackson recently became a certified NFL agent2 hours ago - NFL -
Top stories - NBC News
Milton leaves path of destruction in hurricane-battered Florida
Hurricane Milton crashed into Florida’s Gulf Coast near the Siesta Keys as a powerful Category 3 storm with winds gusts reaching more than 100 miles-per-hour and a storm surge over 10 feet high in ...3 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - BBC News
More workers to get sick pay and parental leave rights
A major overhaul of workers' rights is planned, but the changes will not take place for two years.3 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Labour's new deal for workers: A fight postponed?
The government is unveiling a boost for workers' rights - but many of the measures won't happen right away.4 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Deadly Milton leaves millions without power
Hurricane Milton, which made landfall Wednesday evening on Florida’s west coast, barreled through the state as a Category 3 storm, with high winds and rain that left millions without power. ...4 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Five takeaways from UK employment rights bill
Labour meets manifesto pledge to release package within 100 days of taking office but leaves big decisions for later4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Football pays tribute after Baldock dies aged 31
Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock is found dead in a swimming pool at his house in Athens.5 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Brat Summer and Chappell Roan are boosting Hydro Flask parent company’s stock
Helen of Troy’s stock soared Wednesday, as the consumer-products company redeemed itself with fiscal second-quarter results in which both profit and sales beat expectations and its full-year ...5 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Milton and Helene leave students, schools reeling
As Hurricane Milton slams into Florida — and amid Helene's lingering destruction — students across the southeast are facing severe disruptions to their academic year, posing challenges for both ...6 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
7-Eleven's parent company cuts full-year earnings forecast, presses ahead with restructuring
The news comes as the Japanese retail group resists a takeover attempt by Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard.7 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
The Influence of the US Far Right on Ireland Is Growing
Former KKK members, the founder of the antisemitic Goyim Defense League, and a QAnon promoter are all advising Irish far-right communities, which are increasingly looking to the US for inspiration.10 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
UK firm GSK to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims
The UK-based firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants.12 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - NBC News
Milton leaves at least 9 dead and millions without power
Live updates and developments about Hurricane Milton, which has Florida on edge for days ahead of landfall.15 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Destiny 2 Revenant Tonics Guide - How To Get More Tonic Recipes And Fieldwork
With Destiny 2 Episode: Revenant comes the new Onslaught: Salvation activity , and with it, a new system for crafting special tonics that provide you with lots of different bonuses. These break ...16 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK ministers fire starting gun on landmark worker rights reform
Government softens proposal for day one protection from unfair dismissal as it sets out flagship package17 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
Health care workers brace for Hurricane Milton landfall
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall as soon as 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday near Sarasota, Florida. It is still a Category 3 storm packing winds of 120 miles per hour. Kimberly Guy, co-chief ...18 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Fantasy Football Week 6 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Running Backs: Get Chase Brown in all lineups, plus more sleepers
Running backs you want in Week 6 lineups and those you should avoid19 hours ago - Fantasy Football -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Marriott to Improve Data-Security Practices, Pay $52 Million in U.S. Settlements
The hotel operator agreed to pay a penalty and implement enhanced data-security practices as part of separate settlements with the FTC and U.S. states related to data breaches that affected ...21 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Humble Games Parent Company Turns To Laid-Off Staff's New Label For Help
In late July, Humble Games--the publishing arm of the Humble Bundle digital storefront-- laid off the entirety of its staff in a surprising move that left some indie titles in a precarious ...Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Italy’s single women fight for the right to IVF
Currently the government only permits heterosexual, married women to undergo treatmentYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
'Many more runs to get', says record-breaker Root
Joe Root says there are “many more runs still to get” after he overhauled Sir Alastair Cook to become England’s all-time leading Test runscorer.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Farm workers running their own farms
Len Ramirez of CBS News Bay Area covers a program that supports farm workers in becoming independent farm operators.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Hearing Aid Giant Starkey Bet Big on AI, and It’s Paying Off
Starkey, the country’s largest hearing aid producer, just announced a new AI-powered device.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Lessons in law and economics from the Next pay gap case
Companies need to be careful, but the judgment ultimately preserves market forcesYesterday -
World - The Guardian
Rebekah Vardy told to pay Coleen Rooney £100,000 more after ‘Wagatha Christie’ case
Judge orders further payment after the women’s lawyers returned to court this week in dispute over legal costs. Rebekah Vardy has been ordered to pay Coleen Rooney a further £100,000 after their ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Vardy ordered to pay £100,000 towards Rooney in Wagatha case
A legal dispute over costs has been heard in court this week, with more expected next year.Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Circle K Owner Makes Fresh Attempt to Acquire 7-Eleven Parent
Seven & i Holdings has received a fresh takeover offer from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard, weeks after the Japanese company rejected an earlier proposal.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Baie-Comeau Waives Right Winger Kirill Evstigneev
The Baie-Comeau Drakkar have placed right winger Kirill Evstigneev on waivers. Evstigneev, 18, had 0 points across two games this season. The Belarussian-born Canadian joined the Baie-Comeau ...2 days ago