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Zero hours
Impact of Employment Rights Bill published as consultations launched
by Rob Mossby Rob MossEmployment Rights Bill could cost business £7.4bn over 10 years as government publishes impact assessment and four consultations.
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Employment law
Three-quarters concerned about day-one unfair dismissal rights
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherMore than three-quarters of employers are worried about the introduction of day-one rights for unfair dismissal.
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A group of campaigners has written to the government urging ministers to increase the rate of statutory sick pay.
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An EU-UK Youth Mobility Scheme is an opportunity to address labour shortages and help the reset of post-Brexit relations.
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A number of government departments are to be placed onto a shared services platform using Oracle cloud applications.
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Philip Morris International has built a global DEI framework that also caters to local needs. Here’s how.
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Striking workers at Boeing are to vote on a 35% pay rise this week that could put an end to industrial action.
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According to Adzuna, the number of advertised internships has fallen by 30% compared with 2022, with only 3,817 opportunities available this October.
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The number of workers covered by whistleblowing law could be about to expand as Protect’s campaign to reform the Public Interest Disclosure Act gains parliamentary support.
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The energy skills passport will be launched in January, and will help the offshore wind industry with recruitment by identifying transferable skills.
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Bonuses safeguards set to be cut back as regulators look to boost London’s financial sector competitiveness.
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The firm, which owns Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, dismissed the employees, some of whom were on six-figure salaries, from its Los Angeles offices.
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Modern slavery
Jess Phillips signals new bid to tackle modern slavery backlog
by Rob Mossby Rob MossSafeguarding minister Jess Phillips announces plans to tackle Home Office backlog, ending uncertainty for modern slavery claimants.
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Research has reveals more than a million women are currently looking for new jobs that offer menopause support.
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Seasonal hiring is so far sluggish for Christmas 2024, while jobseeker demand for work over the period reaches six-year high