Author: IER
IER welcomes Labour’s 20-point plan for workers’ rights
02 May 2017
The Institute of Employment Rights welcomes the Labour Party's 20-point plan to strengthen workers' rights, which was published over the weekend.
Corbyn promises to end Trade Union Act
24 April 2017
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to remove the Tories’ highly contentious Trade Union Act as one of his first acts of parliament if the populace votes Labour at the next General Election.
Lack of training for UK workforce contributing to “mediocre” economy
21 April 2017
The Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) has warned in its latest report that the UK is “sleepwalking into a low-value, low-skills economy” because UK workers are not properly trained on the job.
Uber granted right to appeal landmark gig economy case
20 April 2017
Uber has been granted the right to appeal last year's tribunal decision that drivers for the firm were "workers" not "self employed" and therefore eligible for workers' rights.
Survey shows most UK workers do not want to be a part of the ‘gig economy’
13 April 2017
Three-quarters of UK workers would prefer a traditional job over taking part in the so-called 'gig economy', in which "self employed" contractors (many of whom have been found to be misclassified as which) take on jobs for companies like Uber, Deliveroo and courier companies.
Welsh Committee rejects parts of Trade Union Act
10 April 2017
A Welsh Assembly Committee has backed proposals by the devolved government to reject parts of the Trade Union Act 2016 as it pertains to the Welsh public sector.
Govt consults on new powers for Certification Officer
10 April 2017
The government's Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a consultation into proposals to allow the trade union regulator – the Certification Officer (CO) – to fine unions up to £20,000 for rule breaches.
Gender Pay Gap reporting in force
07 April 2017
Gender Pay Gap reporting came into force yesterday (06 April 2017), requiring employers with 250 employees or more to publish figures on how much they pay female and male staff by April 2018.
“Gig” contracts deliberately dissuade bogus self employed from accessing justice, inquiry finds
06 April 2017
The Work and Pensions Committee, which is currently investigating self employment in the context of the 'gig economy', has released evidence to suggest companies are deliberately dissuading people from contesting their employment status.
Over half UK workers ‘too afraid to blow the whistle’, survey finds
05 April 2017
Over half of UK workers are too afraid to report acts of corruption or bribery in businesses in case of repercussions.
Workers should have a say on executive pay, says govt Committee
05 April 2017
Workers' representatives should have a seat on remuneration boards, the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has said.
