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Unions call on govt and employers to do more to protect workers from Covid-19
Unions have called on the government and employers to do more to protect workers’ wages and health during the Covid-19 crisis.
Lord John Hendy QC briefs on the gaps in the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
IER Chair, Lord John Hendy QC, warns that millions of workers risk destitution due to gaps in the Job Retention Scheme.
44 experts; 23 proposals – how IER experts have responded to Coronavirus so far
Over the last fortnight, the IER’s network of lawyers and academics has responded to the Coronavirus crisis and the government’s reaction.
The major employers who continue to put profit above lives
Thousands of workers are being put at risk by major employers flouting the government's advice over Covid-19.
UK sick pay nearly worst in Europe and in breach of international law
UK's Statutory Sick Pay was found to breach the European Social Charter two years ago, but nothing has been done.
DWP discriminates against disabled workers more than any other employer
A new BBC Panaroma investigation has revealed the department is particularly inept at following equality law.
GMB warns of social care ‘black hole’ under proposed immigration crackdown
Social care employers will struggle to recruit care workers at a point when the sector is already in crisis, GMB has warned.
Nearly three-quarters of voters support transport nationalisation, research finds
A new poll has found that 73% of voters want to see public transport renationalised.
Govt ‘has no ideas’ on social care reform, say campaigners
Campaigners and charities have expressed concern that the government has no ideas of its own when it comes to social care reform.
Court of Appeal will hear case of Shrewsbury 24 picketers
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has granted permission for the case of imprisoned trade unionists' to be heard by the Court of Appeal.
Poorest fifth no better off now than they were in 2004
The Office for National Statistics has warned that low-paid workers have seen significant falls in their disposable income.
Govt delay in helping child slavery victims “unjustifiable”
A scheme designed to support child victims of modern slavery has still not been rolled out four years after it was announced.
