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Day of action announced to campaign against blacklisting practices in the UK
04 October 2013
The TUC has announced a day of action next month to protest against blacklisting practices and the companies which used them to lock out trade unionists from the construction industry.
Employment law changes this week: cuts to health and safety and equality law, and more dreary pay for the UK’s poorest
03 October 2013
October is one of the times of year the government brings in a slew of reforms and new laws, so this week employment law has seen a number of changes.
Up to 50,000 women lose jobs every year due to pregnancy
25 September 2013
Shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has claimed that up to 50,000 women every year lose their jobs after returning from maternity leave.
Labour to launch blacklisting inquiry
25 September 2013
Labour has promised to launch a full inquiry into blacklisting in the construction industry if the Coalition government fail to do so.
UN derecognises all trade unions
25 September 2013
The United Nations (UN) has taken the extraordinary measure of derecognising trade unions.
Tories prioritise removing human rights
20 September 2013
A survey of Conservatives has revealed that most consider withdrawal from the European Convention of Human Rights a 'non-negotiable' should they be forced to agree another Coalition with the Liberal Democrats.
Public Sector Equality Duty reviewed and found to be a “burden”
19 September 2013
The panel reviewing the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) has described the legislation – which aims to ensure that public bodies and their contractors uphold their responsibility to ensure their services promote equality among people – as a "burden".
Anger as govt appeals against trade union win on mass redundancy
18 September 2013
The government has won the right to appeal against an employment tribunal decision that could have a major impact on employment law.
Commons debate: Trade unions and employers should work together
13 September 2013
Yesterday (12 September 2013), a debate on employment rights was held in parliament, with support shown for a combined effort from trade unions and employers to improve labour conditions.
Significant problems with Lobbying Bill Trade Union Administration proposals go under debate
13 September 2013
On Wednesday (13 September 2013), Parliament met for the Second Reading of Part 3 of the Lobbying Bill, which concerns Trade Union Administration. During the debate, Labour MPs highlighted a number of significant problems relating to the Bill, and the way the government has introduced it to parliament.
IER President Professor Keith Ewing analyses human rights implications of Lobbying Bill
12 September 2013
President of the Institute of Employment Rights and Professor of Public Law at Kings College London Professor Keith Ewing has authored a new briefing on the human rights implications of the Lobbying Bill.
Winner of the IER Kindle Fire competition revealed!
12 September 2013
Many thanks to everybody who stopped by our stall at this year's TUC Congress and entered our prize draw for a brand new Kindle Fire.
