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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

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

Additions to the list of matters that are prescribed for the purpose of whistleblowers raising concerns with Ofcom as ‘protected disclosures’

New statutory instrument

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

Requiring early conciliation before a low paid worker can make a complaint to an employment tribunal about exclusivity clauses

New statutory instrument

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

Extending the ban on exclusivity clauses to include contracts where average weekly earnings do not exceed the lower earnings limit

New statutory instrument

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

1 November, 2022

Prescribed persons with whom ‘whistleblowers’ can raise concerns as ‘protected disclosures’ in Northern Ireland

New statutory rule

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

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

24 October, 2022

Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill receives second reading in the Commons

Supported by the government, the Bill makes provision about protection from redundancy during or after pregnancy, and after periods of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave

24 October, 2022

Consultation launched in Northern Ireland on proposal to bring forward legislation for miscarriage leave and pay

Proposed changes also make parental bereavement pay a day one entitlement rather than requiring 26 weeks of continuous employment

20 October, 2022

Government introduces legislation requiring unions to ensure that workers are available to provide minimum service level during transport strikes

Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill also provides for unions to lose protection from damages if the minimum service level is not delivered

20 October, 2022

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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

Government called on to extend and strengthen flexible working rights

Additions to the list of matters that are prescribed for the purpose of whistleblowers raising concerns with Ofcom as ‘protected disclosures’

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

Requiring early conciliation before a low paid worker can make a complaint to an employment tribunal about exclusivity clauses

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

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

Extending the ban on exclusivity clauses to include contracts where average weekly earnings do not exceed the lower earnings limit

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

Prescribed persons with whom ‘whistleblowers’ can raise concerns as ‘protected disclosures’ in Northern Ireland

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

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

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

Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill receives second reading in the Commons

Consultation launched in Northern Ireland on proposal to bring forward legislation for miscarriage leave and pay

Government introduces legislation requiring unions to ensure that workers are available to provide minimum service level during transport strikes

Bill to reduce maximum working week under Working Time Regulations from 48 to 32 hours receives first reading

Scottish Government sets out plans for a fairer labour market in an independent Scotland

Amendments to the list of prescribed persons with whom whistleblowers can raise concerns as ‘protected disclosures’