Workers rights
‘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
Women’s rights groups have welcomed the move to give people who menstruate paid leave, and there are calls for it to be introduced in the UK
‘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
Today is “Work Your Proper Hours Day”, when workers are encouraged to finish on time – with the encouragement of their boss
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?
Single parents have less financial and practical flexibility than couple parents, could giving them double the time off be the answer?
Amazon workers stage first formal UK strike calling on Jeff Bezos to share the wealth