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Seven benefits Eastern European Migrant workers have brought to the UK
14 November 2013
Sarah Glenister, IER staff
While the right wing say immigration is a burden on our country, the IER believes migrant workers add to our economy and labour market could add more if they were better protected against exploitation.
Collective Bargaining - The Only Way To A Fairer Britain For All
13 November 2013
By Sarah Glenister, IER Staff
The IER's manifesto to restore workers' right to fight collectively points to a decent future for our country.
High rates of non-payment of compensation by employers shows how damaging the Coalition's reforms will be to workers
07 November 2013
By David Renton, Garden Court Chambers
The publication of research showing a significant proportion of employers do not pay the compensation they owe to successful claimants at employment tribunal shows the promise that workers' fees for justice will be reimbursed if they win their case means nothing. What we need to see the government now is action to readdress the balance.
Don't Mourn, Organise! - Experts speak on what's next for employment rights
07 November 2013
By Janet Newsham
Janet Newsham, a delegate at the IER's Employment Law Update conference in Liverpool yesterday (06 November 2013), reports on the experts' advice on the road ahead for employment rights.
Migrants bring net profit to UK – let's silence the myths and talk about the real problems
07 November 2013
By Sarah Glenister, IER Staff
Immigration has been a hot topic for years, and one that is unlikely to disappear anytime soon, but new research shows the perception of 'benefit tourism' is a myth indicates the dialogue on this subject needs to change.
Nearly 80% of Britons feel they are not benefiting from economic recovery – it's time to change tack
01 November 2013
By Sarah Glenister, IER staff
A new study has shown that almost 80% of Britons do not feel they have personally benefitted from recovery the economy is currently experiencing.
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