Workers rights
'It's abhorrent they're still allowed': Why zero-hours contracts must be made a thing of the past
'It's abhorrent they're still allowed': Why zero-hours contracts must be made a thing of the past
As part of our Blueprint for Change, The Big Issue is calling for whoever wins the election to improve job security by reforming zero-hour contracts
Is 'edgy upstart' BrewDog now 'boring and ubiquitous' after years of scandal? Experts weigh in
Is 'edgy upstart' BrewDog now 'boring and ubiquitous' after years of scandal? Experts weigh in
Labour's workers' rights plan slammed as 'unrecognisable' and a 'betrayal' by Unite union boss
Labour's workers' rights plan slammed as 'unrecognisable' and a 'betrayal' by Unite union boss
How this social enterprise is tackling stigma and helping neurodiverse people into work
How this social enterprise is tackling stigma and helping neurodiverse people into work
'It's an epidemic': 1.4 million workers trapped in insecure jobs are stuck in precarious rented homes
'It's an epidemic': 1.4 million workers trapped in insecure jobs are stuck in precarious rented homes
'Time for a new deal': UK's new minimum wage still not enough to cover 'a decent standard of life'
'Time for a new deal': UK's new minimum wage still not enough to cover 'a decent standard of life'
'Thank God it's Thursday!': Will we have a four-day working week by 2030? Yes, probably
'Thank God it's Thursday!': Will we have a four-day working week by 2030? Yes, probably
'We need protection': How AI, algorithms and oppressive digital tech are pushing workers to the brink
'We need protection': How AI, algorithms and oppressive digital tech are pushing workers to the brink
What is the right to disconnect and does the UK need it to stop people burning out?
What is the right to disconnect and does the UK need it to stop people burning out?
What is the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) bill and why are trade unions saying it’s anti-strikes?
What is the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) bill and why are trade unions saying it’s anti-strikes?
Uber Eats and Bolt ranked UK's worst gig economy companies for working conditions
Uber Eats and Bolt ranked UK's worst gig economy companies for working conditions
'Tied' visas are putting migrant domestic workers at risk of abuse
'Tied' visas are putting migrant domestic workers at risk of abuse
'Periods are not an illness': Spain just became the first country in Europe to introduce menstrual leave
'Periods are not an illness': Spain just became the first country in Europe to introduce menstrual leave
'Burned out' Brits are working £26 billion worth of unpaid overtime a year
'Burned out' Brits are working £26 billion worth of unpaid overtime a year
Spain is considering giving single parents double parental leave. Will the UK follow suit?
Spain is considering giving single parents double parental leave. Will the UK follow suit?
Amazon workers stage first formal UK strike calling on Jeff Bezos to share the wealth
