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Umbrella companies: Why agencies and employers should be banned from using them

The use of umbrella companies appears to have nothing to do with supporting workers, and more to do with parts of the labour supply chain taking an additional cut out of payroll funds. Employment agencies should be required to pay and employ the staff they place with end clients. For these reasons the TUC believe that a complete ban on the use of umbrella companies is the only way to prevent the exploitation that workers face.

Economy, jobs and pay - Research and reports

Jobs and recovery monitor - Industry

TUC analysis reveals that employment in hard-hit sectors is struggling to recover from the pandemic.

Economy, jobs and pay - Research and reports

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BME workers on zero-hours contracts

This joint report by the TUC and ROTA shows that disproportionate numbers of Black and minority ethnic (BME) workers are on zero-hours contracts. BME women are particularly likely to be on zero-hours contracts.

Economy, jobs and pay - Research and reports

TUC action plan to reform labour market enforcement

This report highlights how the enforcement system can generate additional funding, so some of the costs for the labour market enforcement system are borne by the employers who breach basic workplace standards.

Economy, jobs and pay - Research and reports

Jobs and Recovery Monitor - Gender

Our analysis shows that while headline figures for women may look more stable, in reality women have seen a much higher level of redundancy than in previous crises and are working in sectors that are particularly exposed to the economic impact of the pandemic, again something that goes against previous experience.

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Covid-19 and Insecure Work

This report explores how the nature of insecure work has exacerbated the scale and severity of the pandemic and identifies the key reforms that are needed to eradicate insecure work and build back better after the pandemic.

Economy, jobs and pay - Research and reports

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Jobs and recovery monitor - update on young workers

It’s vital that action is taken to address a youth unemployment crisis. As young workers are more likely to be furloughed, it’s important that the government does not end the scheme prematurely. We also need a revamp of the disappointing Kickstart scheme, investment in job creation, and a strong safety net for those who do lose jobs.

Economy, jobs and pay - Research and reports

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Work and the AI Revolution

The TUC believes we are now at a crucial moment in the AI-driven technological workplace revolution. These reports are part of the TUC project on AI and the employment relationship.

Economy, jobs and pay - Research and reports

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