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UNITE calls on Sports Direct to work with union for independent review

22 September 2016

UNITE has called on Sports Direct to work with the union in the process of putting together an independent review into its employment practices.

Govt protects businesses breaking minimum wage law

22 September 2016

The government is protecting companies that fail to pay minimum wage if they demonstrate they could face "a risk of personal harm" for breaking the law.

Canada-EU trade deal could hit labour rights

21 September 2016

The Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) – a deal between the EU and Canada – could lead to corporations making legal challenges to the UK over our labour rights.

REVIEW: Starting from Scratch: A Manifesto for UK Labour Law

20 September 2016

By the International Centre for Trade Union Rights

The International Centre for Trade Union Rights (ICTUR) has reviewed the Institute of Employment Rights' Manifesto for Labour Law in its journal.

Nine out of ten businesses say govt apprenticeship policy will not encourage them to hire apprentices

20 September 2016

A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) shows 89% of business people will not take on more apprentices following the introduction of funding reforms that the government says will lead to the creation of more apprenticeships.

All of Manchester's firefighters 'could be sacked'

20 September 2016

All 1,250 frontline firefighters in Greater Manchester have been given their notice in an attempt to force them to accept a new contract.

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