08 December 2016

The government has today published the new draft code of practice for industrial action and ballots, and the new draft code of practice for picketing, which have now been laid before Parliament.

08 December 2016

The Welsh Assembly’s Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee has given prior notice that it intends to consult on changes to parts of the Trade Union Act 2016 before implementation in Wales.

08 December 2016

Sports Direct has seen its reputation suffer after investigations into the company showed widespread exploitation of staff, but one of the company's bosses feels this is campaigners' fault for publicising the firm's behaviour.

07 December 2016

The government has announced further plans to change the employment tribunal process, at a time access to justice is a major concern for workers' rights advocates.

07 December 2016

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has called for the government to take urgent action to improve real wages after new research by the charity revealed one in eight UK workers now live in poverty.

06 December 2016

Agency workers are typically expected to be short-term or temporary staff, but new research has revealed that most are in full-time work but still receiving significantly less pay than their colleagues.