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One in four ‘gig’ workers earn less than NMW
09 February 2018
A quarter of people working in the gig economy earn less than the National Minimum Wage, a new government-commissioned report has shown.
Uber launches ‘feedback programme’ instead of workers’ rights
09 February 2018
Under fire for shoddy employment practices, 'gig' employer Uber has launched a driver feedback programme instead of providing its drivers with legal workers' rights.
Social care expert responds to NAO report: care can be improved through fair pay and conditions for carers
08 February 2018
The National Audit Office (NAO) today revealed an increase in emergency admissions of 87,000 in 2015-16, massively overshooting the government's target of a 106,000 reduction in admissions and costing £311 million in additional funds.
Govt responds to Taylor Review; holds back from full reforms
The government has responded to the Taylor Review into Modern Working Practices, saying it will change legislation to improve workers' awareness of their rights and go further to punish employers who do not comply.
Part-time workers see ‘virtually no’ wage progression, fueling gender pay gap
06 February 2018
Part-time workers see virtually no hourly wage progression and, as women account for most people on reduced hours, this is a significant driver behind the persistence of the gender pay gap.
Brexit Bill “constitutionally unacceptable”, Lords Committee warns
02 February 2018
The EU (Withdrawal) Bill has been described as "constitutionally unacceptable" by a cross-party group of Lords.
A six-month internship costs young people over £6,000, new research shows
02 February 2018
Unpaid internships currently cost up to £6,114 for just six months, a new study has revealed, locking all but the most privileged of young people out of potential employment opportunities.
“Crisis brewing” as job stresses force teachers to drop out, MPs warn
02 February 2018
The stresses teachers face at work is causing many to leave the profession, leading to a shortage, MPs have warned in a new report.
377 made redundant following Carillion collapse
02 February 2018
The Official Receiver managing the liquidation of the Carillion group has announced that 377 workers will lose their jobs through redundancy.
REVIEW: Europe, the EU and Britain: Workers’ Rights and Economic Democracy
29 January 2018
By John Foster
Last summer's international seminar organised by the Institute of Employment Rights brought together trade unionists from Portugal, Ireland, Cyprus, Germany and Britain in London’s Marx Memorial Library to discuss the EU.
UK sick pay/health and safety regulations found to breach international labour law
25 January 2018
Statutory sick pay and health and safety regulations in the UK are in breach of the European Social Charter.
Report calls for employers to be held to account for sexual harassment at work
25 January 2018
Experts are calling for employers to be held to account for the way their female workers are treated by third parties.
