Is it legal for your boss to turn up on your doorstep?
Ding dong. It's Elon Musk calling with chicken soup. This week, two?Tesla executives caused outrage by visiting employees on sick leave at home to check that they were genuinely ill. Questionable yes, but is this illegal in the UK? The revolt against RTO mandates gets even scrappier (even though apparently all us Brits need is a hobnob to get bums back on office seats), Tesco's "packaging" holidays to Turkey raise greenwashing eyebrows, and watch out for "brand" charges on your next restaurant bill. ?
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Finally,? due to a flurry of last minute entries to the Startups 100 Index, we have pushed back the application deadline to?11 October at 11:59pm. Businesses now have?seven extra days?to submit their application and be in with a chance of being named a top 100 startup for 2025. The longest-running index of its kind, it has given an early platform to some of the UK’s most successful startups, including tech unicorns Revolut, Monzo, and Deliveroo.
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Striking, suing, and secretly WFH: how workers are protesting the return to the office
Companies such as Amazon, Dell, and even Tesco are demanding remote staff work in-office. But their employees are starting to revolt.
Why is your Tesco Meal Deal packaging ending up in Turkey?
Tesco and Sainsbury’s have been slammed for allegedly burning recyclable packaging, in spite of sustainability claims.
You earn ￡225k for 10 hours work? Let’s be reel
A Microsoft employee went viral for reportedly working a 10-hour week. But is it a dream job or a pipe dream?
Tesla home visits: can your boss legally stalk you on sick leave?
Visiting the homes of sick employees might sound absurd, but are employers breaking the law by doing so?
Why your waiter might still not get their tip
New laws mean that service workers must now keep all customer tips. But there are concerns the knock-on effects could hit staff.
What is a brand charge and could it be on your restaurant bill soon?
New tipping laws mean that servers will keep 100% of the money earned through tips, but can businesses confuse matters with new charges on your bill?
Zero fees: is it time to log in to your old eBay account?
eBay has removed selling fees for Brits looking to make a quick buck, as it looks to compete with rivals Vinted and Depop.
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