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IER responds to Whistleblowing Commission: "Strengthening law and policy"

21 June 2013

The IER has responded to the Whistleblowing Commission of charity Public Concern at Work (PCAW) advocating changes in policy and law to encourage people to come forward about matter of public interest.

Campaign for Trade Union Freedom to hold rally at Durham Miners' Gala

19 June 2013

The Campaign for Trade Union Freedom (CTUF) is holding a rally at the Durham Miners' Gala this summer.

Unison seeks judicial review against employment tribunal fees

19 June 2013

Public sector union Unison is applying to the High Court to launch a judicial review into the introduction of employment tribunal fees, which are to be brought in on July 29th 2013.

GMB takes Carillion to court for slander of blacklisted workers

14 June 2013

The UK's third largest union, GMB, has taken construction giant Carillion to the High Court of London over claims including defamation of blacklisted workers.

In the news this week...

14 June 2013

A weekly roundup of news affecting employment law and illuminating the need for change.

Cable announces zero-hour contracts review - but will it go far enough?

14 June 2013

Business Secretary Vince Cable has launched a review into zero-hour contracts, but unions may be disappointed by its outcome, particularly as the Conservative Party are likely to make it difficult to make dramatic changes to the law around the deals.

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