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People from disadvantaged backgrounds twice as likely to be workless adults, study finds
People who grew up in disadvantaged households are twice as likely to be unemployed between the ages of 18 and 24, even if they have comparable qualifications to their more privileged peers.
Brits work longest – and less productive – hours in EU
New research from the TUC has found that British workers put in more hours than anywhere else in the EU, and yet economic productivity is still low.
EU introduces new protections for ‘gig’ economy workers
The EU has introduced new rules to offer more protection to workers in the 'gig' economy, including the right to compensation for short-notice cancellation of shifts; a ban on exclusivity clauses; a "day one" right to a description of their duties, standard working day, and pay information; and mandatory training for which workers will be paid at their usual rate.
Scottish Labour Party adopts IER Charter of Workers’ Rights
The Scottish Labour Party has backed the Institute of Employment Rights' Charter of Workers' Rights, leader Richard Leonard announced at the Scottish Trade Union Congress on Monday (15 April 2019).
BAME workers a third more likely to be “trapped” in insecure work, study shows
Black, Asian and ethnic minority workers are a third more likely to become "trapped" in insecure work, a new TUC study has found.
Privatisation blocks NHS workers from receiving agreed pay rise
Despite last year's headline pay rise for NHS workers, tens of thousands of low-paid staff have not received a penny more.
Court of Appeal refuses ‘gig’ company permission to challenge ‘worker’ ruling
The Court of Appeal has, for the first time, refused the employer permission to challenge the decision of an Employment Tribunal that their so-called 'contractors' were in fact 'workers' and therefore eligible for employment rights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
