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Spending review deepens attack on public sector workers
26 June 2013
Today’s spending review has announced further attacks on public sector workers’ pay and job security.
Whistleblowing changes come into effect
26 June 2013
Changes to whistleblowing law enacted by the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act have now come into effect.
Zero-hour contracts used by employers to silence poorly treated workers, study shows
26 June 2013
A new study from the Resolution Foundation has revealed some employers use zero-hour contracts as a way of scaring their workers into silence in the face of abuses or unfair treatment.
Widespread 'compromise agreements' in the NHS could be gagging whistleblowers
21 June 2013
A report by the National Audit Office has found that compromise agreements - in which an employee is paid money to leave their role and may vow not to disclose certain information - are widespread in the NHS and civil service and may be gagging whistleblowers.
Class Launch Liverpool schedule announced
The schedule for think tank Class's launch in Liverpool - at which Director of the IER Carolyn Jones will Chair and speak - has been announced.
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.
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