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Survey shows most UK workers do not want to be a part of the 'gig economy'
13 April 2017
Three-quarters of UK workers would prefer a traditional job over taking part in the so-called 'gig economy', in which "self employed" contractors (many of whom have been found to be misclassified as which) take on jobs for companies like Uber, Deliveroo and courier companies.
Govt consults on new powers for Certification Officer
10 April 2017
The government's Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a consultation into proposals to allow the trade union regulator – the Certification Officer (CO) – to fine unions up to £20,000 for rule breaches.
Welsh Committee rejects parts of Trade Union Act
10 April 2017
A Welsh Assembly Committee has backed proposals by the devolved government to reject parts of the Trade Union Act 2016 as it pertains to the Welsh public sector.
Gender Pay Gap reporting in force
07 April 2017
Gender Pay Gap reporting came into force yesterday (06 April 2017), requiring employers with 250 employees or more to publish figures on how much they pay female and male staff by April 2018.
ASOS CEO says "nothing to resolve" at shamed warehouse
07 April 2017
Nick Beighton, Chief Executive of ASOS, has said a warehouse exposed for its poor conditions by GMB is "great" and no changes will be made.
"Gig" contracts deliberately dissuade bogus self employed from accessing justice, inquiry finds
06 April 2017
The Work and Pensions Committee, which is currently investigating self employment in the context of the 'gig economy', has released evidence to suggest companies are deliberately dissuading people from contesting their employment status.
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