The upcoming Brexit deadline, the reaction of social partners to the possibility of a no-deal Brexit, a law to tackle the misuse of non-disclosure agreements, and consultations on issues raised by the Taylor review of work practices are the main topics of interest in this article. This country
The resignation of the prime minister, the growing gig economy, the launch of two new trade unions and compensation for blacklisted construction workers are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in the United Kingdom in
Developments in Brexit negotiations, recent research on the UK’s skills base, union criticism of the government’s Good Work Plan and a legal challenge to the gig economy are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in the
The reactions of social partners to the latest developments in the Brexit negotiations, the government’s labour market strategy and a proposed new statutory code on sexual harassment in the workplace are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest
The positions of social partners on the Brexit negotiations, the new gender pay gap reporting system and strikes over pay are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in the UK in the third quarter of 2018.
The social partners’ joint statement on the risk of a no-deal Brexit risk, launch of the first labour market enforcement strategy and a record low for workers’ strikes are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in the UK in
Brexit negotiations, the Government’s response to the Taylor Review on modern working practices, a legal case in the gig economy and the easing of the public sector pay cap in the National Health Service (NHS) are the main topics of this article. This country update reports on the latest
In September 2017, the UK government announced its lifting of the 1% public sector pay cap for police and prison officers, and for some staff of the National Health Service. It also signalled that the pay cap would be lifted for all public sector workers from 2018, but the opposition Labour Party
Brexit talks and the EU (Withdrawal) Bill, easing the pay cap for some NHS staff and tougher action for non-payment of the national minimum wage are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in the United Kingdom in the fourth