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Unions and campaigners urge Equalities Commission to investigate govt Covid-19 response
Campaigners argue that the government is breaching the Public Sector Equality Duty in its handling of the pandemic.
HSE ‘refused to investigate’ health and safety breaches reported by subcontractor
An industry insider said he felt his experience of dangerous workplaces was not taken seriously by the regulator.
Garment industry presents highest risk of death from Covid-19 for female workers
Campaigners believe the lack of enforcement of employment law is behind the shocking figures.
Uber drivers have right to minimum wage and holiday pay, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court has ruled today that drivers of Uber taxis are not self-employed and thus are eligible for workers' rights.
Nearly one in three health and social care workers fought first wave without adequate PPE, report finds
The Public Accounts Committee has scolded government for its lack of transparency over Covid-19 contracts.
Govt improves maternity rights (but only for cabinet ministers)
MPs argued this Bill could - and should - serve as an impetus for the government to improve maternity rights for all women.
One in five going into workplace unnecessarily, as bosses pile on pressure
While individuals are being fined for breaking lockdown rules, not one single employer has been prosecuted.
‘Ground breaking’ collective agreement struck for North Sea workers
In an industry first, most employers have signed up to the new agreement.
Review of Human Rights Act ‘unnecessary’ former Supreme Court President tells Committee
Legal experts have told the Joint Committee on Human Rights that Johnson's review of the Act will not improve UK law.
Court of Appeal hears Shrewsbury 24 case
The Court will consider the argument that 24 innocent men were convicted after a lawful strike in a politically-motivated miscarriage of justice.
DVLA bosses lambasted by health authority for cavalier approach to Covid-19
A briefing from the local Health Board has reported that it was difficult to get senior management to take the threat seriously.
Govt threatened with legal action over ‘power-grabbing’ Henry VIII clauses
The Good Law Project is warning that the government could rip up workers' rights without Parliamentary scrutiny
