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TUC votes unanimously for gender pay gap sanctions
15 September 2017
At TUC Congress this week, delegates voted unanimously for stronger action on the gender pay gap, describing the current government's gender pay gap reporting legislation "meaningless".
May defeated on public sector pay
15 September 2017
The government was this week defeated on the question of public sector pay after the DUP supported a Labour motion to raise wages for NHS workers.
CETA comes into force next week
15 September 2017
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the EU comes into force next week.
Labour MPs call on Tories to protect workers’ rights post-Brexit
14 September 2017
Since the referendum, the Tories have vowed not to abolish the workers' rights currently maintained in EU law, such as the Working Time Directive, stronger holiday pay, and health and safety legislation. But despite being called upon to put their money where their mouths are and explicitly protect workers' rights in their EU (withdrawal) Bill, the government has refused to secure employment laws past the day one of post-Brexit Britain. On Monday (11 September 2017), Labour MPs made their case for protecting workers' rights and put forth suggestions to improve the Bill during its second House of Commons reading.
Government refuses to commit to blacklisting inquiry despite evidence it is still going on
09 September 2017
The government has refused to commit to a public inquiry into blacklisting despite further evidence that the illegal practice continues in the construction industry.
Time extended to bring case blocked by unlawful tribunal fees in landmark decision
17 August 2017
A claimant who was originally blocked from access to justice due to non-payment of tribunal fees has been granted an extension on the time limit to bring new claims after the fees were found unlawful.
Reinstated claims stayed by President of the Employment Tribunals
11 August 2017
The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England and Scotland have stayed applications regarding claims originally dismissed for the non-payment of fees.
Union consultation rights widen after landmark Unison victory
11 August 2017
Unison has won a landmark case in the Court of Appeal that extends unions' consultation rights to all workplace issues that affect their members.
Director of Labour Market Enforcement consults on improving enforcement of labour law
04 August 2017
The Director of Labour Market Enforcement, Sir David Metcalf, has opened a consultation on strengthening the enforcement of labour law.
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03 August 2017
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HS2 contracts awarded to blacklisters
28 July 2017
The government has awarded known blacklisters with contracts for the construction of the major HS2 project.
Independent pay review body warns austerity demotivating staff
28 July 2017
The independent Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) has warned the government that the public sector pay cap will lead to retention and recruitment problems.
