Author: IER
May’s workers’ rights concession ‘meaningless’, say IER experts
Chair and President of the Institute of Employment Rights – John Hendy QC and Professor Keith Ewing, respectively – have warned that the concessions Theresa May has given on workers' rights in a bid to push through her Brexit deal are meaningless.
AUDIO: John McDonnell, John Hendy QC, Professor Keith Ewing and Carolyn Jones on the last 30 years of the IER
Click play to hear the audio from our 30th Anniversary reception on Wednesday 06 February 2019, including speeches from IER Director Carolyn Jones, IER President Professor Keith Ewing, IER Chair John Hendy QC and Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell.
Privatised probation collapse
Despite warnings from unions and campaigners over the fragility of the government's part-privatisation programme for probation services, and the risks to service users and the taxpayer of outsourcing in this area, Ministers did not listen and now areas of the service are collapsing.
Manchester Deliveroo couriers announce Valentine’s strike
Deliveroo couriers in Manchester will go on strike on Valentine's Day, their union the Industrial Workers of the World has announced.
Govt begs young people to work in care – for less than minimum wage
The government is appealing for young workers to join the care sector in a bid to plug an ever-expanding staff-shortage in the industry, but will not ensure they receive the National Minimum Wage for all hours worked.
Asda workers win first round of equal pay claim
The Court of Appeal has upheld a decision by the Employment Tribunal that Asda shop floor workers are comparable to depot workers for the purposes of equal pay legislation, after the employer challenged the original decision.
Over half of councils don’t insist on care staff being paid for full day of work, FOI request reveals
A Freedom of Information Request made by Unison has revealed that more than half of councils fail to insist that care workers are paid for their whole day of work, leading to thousands being paid below the minimum wage.
Workers who would most benefit from training least likely to receive it, report finds
The workers who would benefit the most from training are the least likely to receive it, a new report from the Social Mobility Commission (SMC) has found.
Hinds dangles bonuses in bid to tackle teacher shortfall
Education Secretary Damian Hinds has promised extra pay to new teachers in a bid to turn the tide on schools' recruitment and retention crisis.
Govt consults on stronger redundancy protections for pregnant women and new parents
The government has launched a consultation into extending protection from redundancy for pregnant women and new parents.
ILO calls for collective bargaining as first line of defence as robots replace jobs
The International Labour Organization (ILO) - the workers’ rights arm of the United Nations - has urged world leaders to promote collective bargaining as a first line of defence at a time when the rapid automation of work is putting jobs under threat.
Women win in equal pay battle with Glasgow council
The 12,000 women workers who took to the streets of Glasgow in October to fight for equal pay have won their battle with the council.
