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Johnson and employment law – what we know so far
Happy New Year to all from everybody at the Institute of Employment Rights.
Govt plans to amend Human Rights Act would contravene the European Convention on Human Rights, experts warn
The Conservative Party has proposed to amend the Human Rights Act so as to prevent the investigation of British soldiers accused of the murder of Irish citizens during the Troubles.
Labour promises to close gender pay gap by 2030
The Labour Party has promised to close the gender pay gap by 2030 by improving wages, workers' protections, and enforcement of the law.
McStrikers gear up for Global Day of Action
Workers across McDonald's franchises – nicknamed McStrikers – are readying themselves for a Global Day of Action tomorrow (Tuesday 12 November 2019).
Labour pledges one year of statutory maternity pay
The Labour Party has pledged to increase the amount of time women receive statutory maternity pay from nine months to one year if they win the election.
New mothers forced into low-paid work, campaigners warn
New mothers are being forced to take low-paid, part-time work or even quit their jobs entirely because they cannot find an employer willing to provide flexible working arrangements and childcare is too expensive.
Leaked document reveals govt plan to tear up workers’ rights
A leaked document seen by the Financial Times has revealed the government's plans to dilute workers' rights after the UK leaves the EU.
Govt proposes consultation on making employers provide references
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced its intention to consult on proposals to make employers provide references to workers.
ACAS and Unison issue menopausal workers’ rights advice
On World Menopause Day (Friday 18 October), both Acas and the public service union Unison issued guidance for protecting the rights of workers who are experiencing the menopause.
Northern Irish health workers getting left behind, Unison warns
NHS workers in Northern Ireland are being forgotten when it comes to improvements in pay and conditions, public services union, Unison, has warned.
McDonald’s workers announce ‘biggest ever’ strike
McDonald's workers across the UK have warned bosses that they are planning to launch the biggest wave of fast food strikes the UK has ever seen.
Over half of UK workers have witnessed or experienced discrimination, survey finds
Over half of UK workers have experienced or witnessed discrimination at work, with rates of this form of injustice higher in Britain than in France or
