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Government crackdown on umbrella companies will protect workers
The government is taking much needed action to address tax avoidance among umbrella companies.
Extending protection from unfair sackings
Millions of workers, particularly Black and young workers, are given minimal legal protection against being dismissed at an employer’s whim.
It's time for the right to switch off
For too many workers, the intrusive ping of an after-hours email or a supervisor's call about an upcoming shift has become a frequent interruption to valuable personal time.
Huge support for Labour’s New Deal workers’ rights plans
A poll commissioned by the TUC shows huge backing across the political spectrum for improving protections at work and for the fundamental policies that underpin Labour’s New Deal for working people.
Government's move to reintroduce tribunal fee threatens workers' rights
Government plans to reintroduce fees for taking tribunal cases will price workers out of accessing justice.
Scrap the Illegal Migration Bill
The government is introducing legislation that would amount to an asylum ban and send more people into the hands of the most exploitative employers.
Unions can ensure new guidance on data supports workers and employers
Here's what unions wanted to see in the new guidance on data protection and employment practices.
The government is failing to tackle Britain’s insecure work and enforcement crisis
For workers hoping for a step-change in the enforcement of workers’ rights, the government’s announcement that there will be a further delay to planned reforms is a kick in the teeth.
Victory for union campaigning as agency workers get stronger rights
Today sees the abolition of the notorious legal loophole that allowed employers to avoid paying agency workers the going rate for the job.
10 takeaways from the Labour Market Enforcement Strategy 2019/2020
If the government is serious about tackling labour market exploitation it needs to heed the advice of a new report by the Director of Labour Market Enforcement
Shared Parental Leave isn't working - new parents need stronger rights
After four years of dire uptake, the Shared Parental Leave Scheme needs a total overhaul - and stronger paternity rights are well overdue
A ban on zero-hours contracts - a victory for Irish unions
Irish unions have won a significant victory for the lowest paid, and most insecure, workers.
Empty promises aren't enough – we need a Brexit deal that protects jobs and has binding guarantees on employment rights
Warm words about improving rights post-Brexit won't cut it – to guarantee their rights working people need substantial changes to Mrs May's entire deal
Theresa May promised to defeat modern slavery – so why is she letting employers off the hook?
If the government is serious about tackling modern slavery, it must close the loophole that allows businesses to ignore the risk within supply chains
Austerity won’t be over until...Theresa May tackles the wage growth crisis
If the government really wants to stand up for working people, next week's Budget must address the longest squeeze on real wages in two centuries
Which of the government's Taylor Review proposals will benefit insecure workers?
It’s disappointing that the government’s response to the Taylor Report, published today, watered down what were already weak proposals on enforcing employment rights. But there are still some proposals that could help workers stand up to exploitative companies.
3 employment rights that aren’t working for young mums and dads. And 2 rights that they should have.
Why existing rights aren't delivering for young parents
Labour enforcement agencies – six potential developments
The Immigration Act 2016 brought about significant changes to the remit and powers of the Gangmasters Labour Abuse Authority.