A ban on exclusivity clauses for low-paid workers and changes to data protection rules are likely to feature in this year’s Queen’s Speech, which will be delivered tomorrow (10 May) to parliament.... Read more »
Dublin’s binary approach to the gig economy has created a zero-sum game for platform operators and contractors. It’s time for a rethink. The post Ireland must rethink its approach to the gig... Read more »
The European Commission has begun its consultation on the rights of gig economy workers whose labour is governed by digital platforms. The post European Commission to consult over future of gig economy... Read more »
In a less commented upon US ballot, California last week voted to exempt Uber and Lyft drivers from being classified as employees. The post California votes to preserve Uber and Lyft drivers’... Read more »
In December 2018, the government set out the reforms it planned to introduce as part of the Good Work Plan,...
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Cleaners, receptionists and security guards at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)...
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Immigrants have been among the main beneficiaries of the employment boom but not at the expense of workers born in...
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The Irish government has said it will end most zero-hour contracts in the country by summer as its Employment (Miscellaneous...
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How should employers deal with annual leave entitlement for employees on long-term sick leave? This issue is dealt with in...
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Two-thirds of employers back the introduction of a right for agency workers and zero-hours contract workers to request a stable...
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