Minicab company Addison Lee has been making headlines after a tribunal ruled that its drivers are workers, not self-employed contractors. It now looks likely that the company will have to make payments to each driver of around £10,000, relating to unpaid holiday pay and making wages up to the national minimum, with the total bill …
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It may feel like Christmas is still a long way off, but with retail giants, such as Amazon, Debenhams, Boots, Argos and the Bodyshop, already advertising for temporary staff over the festive period, there’s no denying that Christmas is on its way. So if your business is affected by festive fluctuations, it’s time to ‘man-up’ …
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Peak seasons, such as Easter and Christmas have a dramatic effect on the logistics industry, with driver shortages cited as a key threat to the supply chain for seasonal stock. For a logistics business it can be hard to cover peak season surges, as there may not be a permanent requirement for extra drivers. If …
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Uber has been making the headlines in recent weeks, losing its appeal against a landmark ruling which ordered it to treat ‘partner drivers’ as workers. Until this ruling, the driving app giant had classed its drivers as ‘self-employed’, thereby avoiding the responsibilities and obligations that accompany employment. However, ongoing legal proceedings have successfully challenged this …
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Temporary workers are now relied upon by almost every industry, from highly skilled medical professionals in hospitals, to seasonal workers in the tourism sector. The haulage and logistics industry in particular lends itself well to temporary work, and as a specialist in permanent and temporary driver recruitment, Savanna see a constant demand for experienced and …