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Think tank offers policy proposals on zero-hours contracts
For Immediate Release
18 September 2013
Following Business Secretary Vince Cable's announcement this week that a consultation will be launched into zero-hours contracts, the Institute of Employment Rights (IER) published policy proposals that aim to eradicate the exploitation of workers while retaining a degree of flexibility for businesses.
Anger as govt appeals against trade union win on mass redundancy
18 September 2013
The government has won the right to appeal against an employment tribunal decision that could have a major impact on employment law.
Significant problems with Lobbying Bill Trade Union Administration proposals go under debate
13 September 2013
On Wednesday (13 September 2013), Parliament met for the Second Reading of Part 3 of the Lobbying Bill, which concerns Trade Union Administration. During the debate, Labour MPs highlighted a number of significant problems relating to the Bill, and the way the government has introduced it to parliament.
Commons debate: Trade unions and employers should work together
13 September 2013
Yesterday (12 September 2013), a debate on employment rights was held in parliament, with support shown for a combined effort from trade unions and employers to improve labour conditions.
IER President Professor Keith Ewing analyses human rights implications of Lobbying Bill
12 September 2013
President of the Institute of Employment Rights and Professor of Public Law at Kings College London Professor Keith Ewing has authored a new briefing on the human rights implications of the Lobbying Bill.
IER produces new briefing on the implications of Coalition proposals for employment agencies
12 September 2013
Leading employment law researcher Professor Sonia McKay has authored a new Institute of Employment Rights briefing on the implications of Coalition proposals on employment agencies.
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