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Industrial action / strikes
‘Exhausted’ gas workers set to strike over conditions
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherWorkers at Northern Gas Networks are being balloted on strike action over working conditions.
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The average weekly wage for a full-time working woman in Yorkshire and the Humber was £567, much lower than the national average.
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Sexual harassment
Top 10 HR questions August 2024: Duty to prevent sexual harassment
by Brightmineby BrightmineA new positive duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment comes into force from 26 October 2024.
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Sexual harassment
Worker Protection Act: Duty to prevent sexual harassment to go ahead
by Rob Mossby Rob MossNew sexual harassment laws to strengthen protections for employees to go ahead as planned next month despite sources suggesting they will be scrapped.
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While immigration is falling, particularly among health and care workers, new figures show a large increase over the past three years in sponsor licences issued.
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Bullying and harassment
Challenges in seeking justice for victims of bullying and harassment
by Thomas Bealeby Thomas BealeThe tribunal route may not always be the most suitable recourse for victims of workplace bullying and harassment.
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Latest NewsLabour marketTemporary employment
REC launches campaign to champion temp work
by Rob Mossby Rob MossThe Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has launched a ‘Voice of the Worker’ campaign to ‘champion and protect’ the UK’s temporary workforce. The UK’s temporary labour market works well for …
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Employee relationsEmployment lawDepartment for Business and Trade (DBT)Latest NewsEconomics, government & businessTrade unions
Employee Rights Bill: Ministers call for collaborative working
Collaborative working will help achieve “the win-win of greater productivity and a fairer working environment for staff”, according to ministers.
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Centre for Cities hybrid working research shows full-time London workers now spend 2.7 days in the office, up from 2.2 days last year.
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What role do employers and government have in making employees feel more secure about their retirement finances?
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Employment law
Fair Work Agency: government could issue warnings before fines
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherThe government’s proposed Fair Work Agency could implement a warning system before going on to prosecute and fine companies that breach employment law. The agency, one of the key elements …
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Benefits
Half of employers advertising statutory requirements as ‘perks’
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherAlmost half UK employers are touting statutory requirements or basic rights as workplace benefits in their job adverts, according to an analysis by employee benefits platform Rippl.
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More than eight in 10 payroll professionals believe artificial intelligence will transform their industry, despite only 6% using it in their day-to-day role.
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In today’s workplace, a new buzzword has emerged that’s reshaping how we think about collaboration and productivity: asynchronous work.
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Race discrimination
Pontins apologises for discrimination against traveller community
by Rob Mossby Rob MossPontins begins implementing action plan to tackle discrimination against Irish travellers after being served with unlawful act notice by the EHRC.