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5 December, 2022

Government to introduce legislation making the right to request flexible working a day one entitlement

Giving staff more say over their working pattern is a 'no-brainer', says Minister

5 December, 2022

Protection for Whistleblowing Bill receives second reading in the House of Lords

Sponsor of Private Members' Bill says its provisions will result in a far speedier process than the current employment tribunal, and without cost to the whistleblower

5 December, 2022

1 December, 2022

Government called on to extend and strengthen flexible working rights

TUC highlights that while millions of people are working flexibly, women are much more likely than men to have arrangements that mean they work fewer hours and take a salary hit

30 November, 2022

28 November, 2022

17 November, 2022

Government accepts Low Pay Commission’s recommendation to increase national living wage to £10.42 from 1 April 2023

Autumn Statement 2022 also confirms agreement with Commission's recommendation to increase national minimum wage rates for younger workers

14 November, 2022

8 November, 2022

Joint Committee on Human Rights launches inquiry into the rights of asylum seekers in the UK with a view to identifying human rights concerns

In addition to seeking views on the government's reliance on 'safe and legal' routes for asylum seekers, inquiry will consider the impacts of the right to work rules, and whether current accommodation and subsistence rules are compliant with human rights

8 November, 2022

One in five working-age adults has experienced workplace discrimination in the last year

Resolution Foundation calls for strengthening of system to enforce anti-discrimination laws, including giving EHRC wider powers and making employment tribunal process more accessible for low-paid workers

8 November, 2022

7 November, 2022

TUC calls for Women and Equalities Minister to take urgent action to address the disability pay gap

Letter to Kemi Badenoch includes recommendation that all employers with more than 50 employees should be required to undertake disability pay gap reporting

7 November, 2022

1 November, 2022

31 October, 2022

Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill receives second reading in Commons

Private Members' Bill makes provision in relation to the right of employees and other workers to request variations to particular terms and conditions of employment, including working hours, times and locations

31 October, 2022

24 October, 2022

Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill receives second reading in Commons

Private Members' Bill makes provision in relation to the duties of employers and the protection of workers under the Equality Act 2010

24 October, 2022

Carer’s Leave Bill receives second reading in House of Commons

Private Members' Bill makes provision for unpaid leave for employees with caring responsibilities