Author: IER
Report on whistleblowing in the NHS published
12 February 2015
The findings of a review into NHS whistleblowing have been published.
Firefighters will stage 24 hour strike
12 February 2015
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced a further 24-hour strike over pensions.
The Government has “no immediate plans to incorporate caste into legislation”
5 February 2015
In the House of Lords this Monday (February 2), Lord Averbury asked the government “what is the timetable for implementing the legislation to incorporate caste as a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010”…
Smith v Carillion case at Court of Appeal
5 February 2015
The Court of Appeal is ruling on whether the blacklisting of engineer Dave Smith was a breach of the European Convention on Human Rights (EHCR).
Health and safety proposals to exclude self-employed workers
3 February 2015
The Deregulation Bill entered report stage in the House of Lords today (February 3). The Lords began the session with discussion on the exemption of self-employed persons from the requirements of Section 3(2) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
300 Sports Direct workers file legal claims
4 Febuary 2015
The workers were excluded from their bonus scheme because they were on zero-hours contracts. The scheme paid out about £160m in shares in 2013, but only to “permanent” workers.
MoD taken to tribunal after sacking whistleblower
4 February 2015
Dr Stephen Frost was sacked after he blew the whistle over alleged discrepancies in the dispensing of painkillers at an army base.
Press Release: Specialist think tank to discuss alternative agenda for labour law.
For immediate release
03 February 2015
The Institute of Employment Rights has brought together a high profile platform of policy makers, trade union leaders and labour lawyers to discuss an alternative, progressive agenda on labour law.
Amended Acas Code of Practice on Discipline and Grievance
30 January 2015
A statement from Vince Cable on an amendment to the Code, concerning the right of accompaniment to a grievance hearing
Working Time Directive (Limitation) Bill 2015
30 January 2015
The Bill began its second reading debate (23 January) but was adjourned. The second reading debate will recommence on 27 February.
Employment Tribunals fees remissions
29 January 2015
Ian Murray’s written question on Employment Tribunal fees remissions (11/12/2014) has been answered.
Owner of City Link questioned by BIS committee
29 January 2015
Jon Moulton, the founder of City Link’s parent company Better Capital, has been questioned by the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee (BIS) over why the company failed, and what the impact is likely to be.
