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High Court asked to rule on Boris Johnson’s interpretation of workplace bullying
The FDA believes the Prime Minister misinterpreted the ministerial code when he declared that Priti Patel was not guilty of bullying.
Govt urged to pay social care workers winter bonus
There are concerns that without financial incentives, care workers will leave in their droves to take better-paying jobs.
IER announces new Director
Ben Sellers will be taking over the role from Carolyn Jones, who is retiring this year.
‘Gig’ employment has almost tripled in the last five years, research shows
In some sectors, the number of workers in the gig economy has quadrupled since 2016.
Majority of public think ‘gig’ employers should be required to negotiate with trade unions
Most people from all political alliances want to see transformative reform of workers' rights.
Test and Trace staff given no training, whistleblowers reveal
A private company given £170m to run Covid tests was operating dangerously, workers have said.
Commons backs “profound and chilling” judicial review reform
The Judicial Review and Courts Bill passed its Second Reading in the House of Commons this week.
Govt blocks bill to stop fire and rehire
The government has been accused of using parliamentary procedure to prevent MPs voting on a bill to stop fire and rhire
Amazon latest target in bogus self-employment fight
Amazon drivers are being misclassified as self-employed, law firm Leigh Day says.
Labour Party adopts IER sectoral collective bargaining plan
The Institute of Employment Rights welcomes the adoption of its sectoral collective bargaining proposals by the Labour Party.
Hospitality staff get tips protection after five-year wait
Former Business Secretary Sajid Javid initially promised the new law in 2016.
Carers get a week off work, but they won’t be paid
The government is introducing a week of unpaid leave for workers with caring duties.
