“Levelling down of workers’ rights” needs to end, says Labour Party
Why has the Labour Party leader warned about the threat to workers’ rights through fire and rehire practices?
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General Election 2019: Staff have little faith in job creation promises
23 per cent said General Election dampened decision to look for a new job.
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Labour minister says his party will put a stop to IR35
The Liberal Democrats have already agreed to review IR35.
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UK General Election 2019: REC backs Labour’s pledge to broaden apprenticeship levy
In September, the REC asked Sajid Javid to broaden the apprenticeship levy.
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Companies reject Labour’s idea to implement four-day working week
65 per cent of people say a four-day week is not viable.
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‘Not viable’ claim under two-thirds of HR to implement a four-day week
In September 2019, Labour called for a four-day working week.
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UK employees wish to add Monday or Friday to their weekend
The desire for remote working is higher amongst younger workers.
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NHS targeted by TUC to back campaign to protect terminally ill workers
Labour used a recent TUC Congress to announce a new Ministry for Employment Rights.
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General Election manifesto digest – a breakdown for HR professionals
With the General election only a week away, business, individuals and HR teams alike will be wondering how the next UK Government plans to respond to the changing employment landscape. We’ve pulled together a brief summary of the election’s three front-runners to help you compare policies on all things work-related, from zero-hour contracts to maternity and paternity pay.
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John McDonnell vows ‘£10 real living wage in 2020’
Labour would introduce a “real living wage” of at least £10 an hour in 2020 if in power, shadow chancellor John McDonnell has announced.
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Corbyn’s reshuffle woes – Is internal argument constructive or damaging to a leader’s credibility?
Turbulent cabinet reshuffles, be they shadow or otherwise are not always a stroll in the park. Tony Blair, the New Labour St. Paul, famously botched a cabinet reshuffle in 2003.
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Labour proposes new ‘granny leave’ if they win the General Election
Labour proposes new ‘granny leave’ as part of an amendment to shared parental leave if they win the General Election. The proposal aims to include 18 unpaid leave for grandparents for parents who need to return to work.
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Some Labour recommendations on zero hours go too far, warns CIPD
The CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, has today offered its broad support...
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Nikki Duncan: Legal comment on pledged crackdown on zero hours
Hard on the heels of Ed Miliband’s vow, at the TUC’s annual conference, to crack down on the...
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