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Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) rates Employment Rights Bill impact assessments ‘not fit for purpose’
The RPC has assessed as ‘not fit for purpose’ eight of the 23 individual IAs
Usdaw calls for action to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace
News from Scottish Labour Women’s Conference 2024
PCS wins historic battle against government departments in the Supreme Court
Stunning victory in the Supreme Court against government departments that withdrew the check-off facility
Dignity for Drivers – access to toilets at work
Everyone should be able to use toilet and hygiene facilities when they need to, but for many train drivers that isn't the case during the working day.
Employment Rights Bill is “vital” for women’s pay and equality says TUC
Trades Union Congress (TUC) comments on Fawcett Society’s Equal Pay Day
Bolt drivers win right to minimum wage and holiday pay
Drivers for Bolt, the ride-hailing and food delivery platform, should now be legally recognised as ‘workers’ rather than self-employed contractors
Labour’s plans to Get Britain Working must deliver for young people, say TUC
The youth unemployment rate rose to 13.7%, with the number of young people in long-term unemployment rising by 83% over the past year
Four-day week could save Defra £20m+ a year
Prime Minister Starmer rejects four day week in the Civil Service, with a spokesperson saying "it's not government policy."
Government seeking responses to collective redundancy and fire and rehire consulation
The government is seeking views on strengthening remedies against abuse of rules on collective redundancy and fire and rehire.
Government opens consultation on “creating a modern framework for industrial relations”
Consultation responses required by the 2nd December 2024
Parliamentary Business and Trade Committee launches inquiry into Employment Rights Bill
BTC is launching its first call for evidence in a major new inquiry into the Government’s flagship Employment Rights Bill
National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025
Low Pay Commission recommendations accepted in full
