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‘End the scourge of insecure work’ – TUC
Category: Equality
Millions to get more power over working hours
Workers right across the country will be given more say over their working patterns thanks to new laws supported by … Continue reading Millions to get more power over working hours
National Minimum Wage to be extended to live-in domestic workers
What NMW protection is there for domestic workers Workers who live-in within the family home of their employer and who … Continue reading National Minimum Wage to be extended to live-in domestic workers
Pension AE changes on the way – but when?
Private Members’ Bill to help millions save more into their pension and start saving sooner has cleared Parliament and been … Continue reading Pension AE changes on the way – but when?
Flexibility for who? Variable shift work not so convenient for employees!
Six Million Face Cost of Living Crisis in Insecure Jobs, with Health and Social Care Workers Worst Affected More than … Continue reading Flexibility for who? Variable shift work not so convenient for employees!
Its all a question of Gender
A question that landed, not the first time and unlikely to be the last, asked: ‘At the moment we currently … Continue reading Its all a question of Gender
7 in 10 disabled workers earn less than £15 an hour
New TUC analysis reveals disabled workers are much more likely to be low paid than non-disabled workers Disabled women and … Continue reading 7 in 10 disabled workers earn less than £15 an hour
Paternity changes proposed
In July 2019 (before the COVID pandemic hit the U.K.) the Government consulted on high-level options for reforming parental leave … Continue reading Paternity changes proposed
Are you a ‘Living Wage Employer’?
What is the Living Wage? The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of … Continue reading Are you a ‘Living Wage Employer’?
Deadline for voluntary National Insurance contributions extended to April 2025
More time is given to pay National Insurance contributions towards State Pension. Taxpayers now have until 5th April 2025 to … Continue reading Deadline for voluntary National Insurance contributions extended to April 2025
Wins for parents and carers workers rights
Parents and carers to be given new protections at work, covering leave entitlement and redundancy rules New rights derive from … Continue reading Wins for parents and carers workers rights
Ethnicity pay reporting: guidance for employers
Ethnicity pay reporting is one of the tools employers can use to build transparency and trust among their employees. The … Continue reading Ethnicity pay reporting: guidance for employers
Government appoints first Menopause Employment Champion to improve workplace support
Employers are being encouraged to better support women experiencing the menopause as the Government today appointed England’s first ever Menopause … Continue reading Government appoints first Menopause Employment Champion to improve workplace support
Right to Work update: Employer’s guidance
The Home Office have asked if PAYadvice.UK would share the following information with its readership. 1 March 2023 We are … Continue reading Right to Work update: Employer’s guidance
DWP leads way supporting people aged over 50 at work
The DWP has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to promote … Continue reading DWP leads way supporting people aged over 50 at work
More women to be supported back into STEM jobs
More women will be helped back into the workplace following the launch of a Government-backed training programme. Women facing work … Continue reading More women to be supported back into STEM jobs
Bereavement benefits extended to unmarried cohabiting parents
Cohabiting parents with dependent children who need support following the death of their partner can apply for bereavement benefits The … Continue reading Bereavement benefits extended to unmarried cohabiting parents
£1.97 million awarded to support women in the workplace
Sixteen organisations across England will receive share of £1.97 million from the government to support women experiencing reproductive health issues … Continue reading £1.97 million awarded to support women in the workplace
Millions to be able to request flexible working on day one of employment
Workers to have a greater say over when, where, and how they work under new government plans to make flexible … Continue reading Millions to be able to request flexible working on day one of employment
Statutory Parental Payment increased by 10.1% from April 2023 to £172.48
Following the governments Autumn Statement on 17th November 2022 and indication that benefits would rise by 10.1%, it has been … Continue reading Statutory Parental Payment increased by 10.1% from April 2023 to £172.48
Drive to help over 50s re-join the jobs market
Over nine million 50+ workers now on payrolls, an increase of more than 210,000 since last year. Network of dedicated … Continue reading Drive to help over 50s re-join the jobs market
Reward and Payroll Summit 2022 – part 1
Thursday 17th November 2022, and great to be amongst payroll and reward professionals at the Reward & Payroll Summit at … Continue reading Reward and Payroll Summit 2022 – part 1
Boost for carers who will receive new unpaid leave entitlement
New laws introduced entitling unpaid carers to 1 week of unpaid leave a year. new laws introduced entitling unpaid carers … Continue reading Boost for carers who will receive new unpaid leave entitlement
Government backs new law to help pregnant women and new parents stay in work
New government-backed law to offer pregnant women and new parents greater protection against redundancy new government-backed law to offer pregnant … Continue reading Government backs new law to help pregnant women and new parents stay in work
When we challenge discrimination and progress gender equality, everybody benefits
Statement by Richard Croker, UK Ambassador to the General Assembly, at the Third Committee meeting on advancement of women. Thank … Continue reading When we challenge discrimination and progress gender equality, everybody benefits
Help for 2,000 adults with autism into work
A new £7.6 million government initiative has been launched to help over 2,000 adults with learning disabilities and autism move … Continue reading Help for 2,000 adults with autism into work
Grassroots football facilities to be named in honour of Lionesses class of Euros 2022
Government determined to build future legacy on the back of England’s success and increase participation for women and girlsComes as … Continue reading Grassroots football facilities to be named in honour of Lionesses class of Euros 2022
Protecting the health & safety of pregnant workers
The TUC has issued a new toolkit designed to help union reps ensure that the health and safety of members … Continue reading Protecting the health & safety of pregnant workers
Public buildings to have separate male and female toilets
All new public buildings should have separate male and female toilets, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced … Continue reading Public buildings to have separate male and female toilets
Gender recognition application modernised
The Government committed to modernising the application process in response to the public consultation on the Gender Recognition Act, where … Continue reading Gender recognition application modernised
We want to help people start, stay and succeed in work
Chloe Smith, Minister for Disabled People statement to UN General Assembly Location: New York - Delivered on: 14th June 2022 … Continue reading We want to help people start, stay and succeed in work
Financial help to work for those with disability and health challenges
Those with a disability or a physical or mental health condition, may need extra help to start a new job, … Continue reading Financial help to work for those with disability and health challenges
UK’s commitment to the rights of women and girls
Statement by Baroness Deborah Stedman-Scott, Minister for Women at the 66th UN Commission on the Status of Women. Madam Chair, … Continue reading UK’s commitment to the rights of women and girls
Violence and harassment at work treaty
Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey deposits treaty tackling workplace violence, completing the ratification process for the UK. The UK … Continue reading Violence and harassment at work treaty
Pay transparency pilot to break down barriers for women
Minister for Women, Baroness Stedman-Scott, launches initiatives to level up employment opportunities for womenParticipating employers will run pilots aimed at … Continue reading Pay transparency pilot to break down barriers for women
Intrusive worker surveillance “spiralling out of control”
Latest TUC polling by Britain Thinks reveals majority of workers say they have experienced surveillance in the past year Overwhelming … Continue reading Intrusive worker surveillance “spiralling out of control”
Support to help more disabled people into work
New package of support to help thousands of disabled people into work as Government builds back fairer.15 Jobcentre Plus sites … Continue reading Support to help more disabled people into work
Gender neutral X passport case lost
In an appeal judgement given by the Supreme Court, the requirement for the passport office to issue gender neutral passports … Continue reading Gender neutral X passport case lost
‘Passport’ to help disabled graduates get in to employment
Hundreds of disabled university students are set to benefit from a new ‘passport’ scheme that will support them as they … Continue reading ‘Passport’ to help disabled graduates get in to employment
Employers urged to help un-pause the careers of women in menopause
Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workforce, and this Older Workers Week (22nd – 28th November), Minister … Continue reading Employers urged to help un-pause the careers of women in menopause
Workplace bullying
ACAS remind business that they should take steps to prevent workplace bullying. Employers and managers should do everything possible to … Continue reading Workplace bullying
Margaret Beels appointed as Director of Labour Market Enforcement
“The new appointment will bolster government’s continued efforts to protect and enhance workers’ rights while stamping out workplace exploitation” Margaret … Continue reading Margaret Beels appointed as Director of Labour Market Enforcement
Employers – are you Disability Confident
The Disability Confident scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring in the workplace. … Continue reading Employers – are you Disability Confident
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases April 2022
On the 21st October 2021, the UK government indicated approval of the Low Pay Commission recommendation for the uplifting of … Continue reading National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases April 2022
Employers welcome guidance to tackle ‘class crisis’ in creative industries
Social Mobility Commission (SMC) launches a new sector specific toolkit to encourage socio-economic diversity and inclusion in the creative sector … Continue reading Employers welcome guidance to tackle ‘class crisis’ in creative industries
Report your Pay Gap – deadline approaching
Businesses with 250+ employees are required by law to report their gender pay gap. The 5th April 2021 deadline for … Continue reading Report your Pay Gap – deadline approaching
Right to work virtual checks acceptability extended
The end date for the temporary adjusted checks has now been deferred to 5th April 2022 (inclusive). The Home Office … Continue reading Right to work virtual checks acceptability extended
Insecure work
Special edition of the TUC’s Jobs and recovery monitor According to the TUC, The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the reality … Continue reading Insecure work
‘Employers must do more to address flexible working inequality’ says CIPD, as new analysis highlights ‘flexible working notspots’ across the UK
The CIPD is warning of the risks of potentially creating a two-tier workforce after its analysis of official data found … Continue reading ‘Employers must do more to address flexible working inequality’ says CIPD, as new analysis highlights ‘flexible working notspots’ across the UK
TUC research reveals “emerging class divide” in who gets flexible working
Working-class jobs have less access to homeworking, and flexible hours are more likely to be refusedHomeworking is not the only … Continue reading TUC research reveals “emerging class divide” in who gets flexible working
Government to protect workers’ rights and clamp down on workplace abuse with powerful new body
New workers’ watchdog to take over responsibility for tackling modern slavery, enforcing minimum wage, and moreone-stop shop will improve enforcement … Continue reading Government to protect workers’ rights and clamp down on workplace abuse with powerful new body
Low Pay and ethnicity – LPC call for evidence
The LPC is seeking evidence on the experiences of low-paid workers from ethnic minority backgrounds. Alongside the usual work of … Continue reading Low Pay and ethnicity – LPC call for evidence
New format NINOs? No they’re Temporary Reference Numbers (TRNs) – do not use!
There have been a number of questions circulating about new format National Insurance Numbers identified as such on letters to … Continue reading New format NINOs? No they’re Temporary Reference Numbers (TRNs) – do not use!
BME unemployment is rising
The unemployment rate for Black and minority ethnic (BME) workers has risen at three times the speed of the unemployment … Continue reading BME unemployment is rising
Work from Home Day: new laws needed to make flexible working patterns available for all workers after pandemic – TUC
Prime minister signals that the work from home order will be lifted on 21 JuneRise of homeworking for office workers … Continue reading Work from Home Day: new laws needed to make flexible working patterns available for all workers after pandemic – TUC
Non-compliance with basic employment rights in the labour market highlights the need for reform – TUC
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) have published a research paper outlining an action plan to reform labour market enforcement. TUC … Continue reading Non-compliance with basic employment rights in the labour market highlights the need for reform – TUC
Gender Recognition Certificate fee reduced
The Government has reduced the Gender Recognition Certificate fee to £5. The Government has delivered on its pledge to reduce … Continue reading Gender Recognition Certificate fee reduced
The key steps Government has taken to support workers
The UK has one of the best workers’ rights records in the world. Following the 1st May International Workers’ Day … Continue reading The key steps Government has taken to support workers
Happy May Day
International Workers' Day, also known as Labour Day in most countries and often referred to as May Day, is a … Continue reading Happy May Day
1 in 3 key workers paid under £10 per hour
Around one in three key (33%) workers earn less than £10 an hour according to analysis by the TUC. Analysis … Continue reading 1 in 3 key workers paid under £10 per hour
1st April – National Living Wage extended to younger workers
The age threshold for the National Living Wage changes from 25 to 23 as the rate increases on 1st April. … Continue reading 1st April – National Living Wage extended to younger workers
Building back better and fairer for women and girls around the world
UK National Statement at the 65th Commission on the Status of Women by Baroness Berridge Chair, As we reflect on … Continue reading Building back better and fairer for women and girls around the world
TUC calls on ministers to lift the burdens on working mums this Mothers’ Day
The TUC is asking ministers to do more to lift the burdens facing working mums this Mothers’ Day today (Sunday … Continue reading TUC calls on ministers to lift the burdens on working mums this Mothers’ Day
Most people believe inequality has increased due to the pandemic
A new poll by the Social Mobility Commission reveals a growing gulf between social classes and a mental health crisis … Continue reading Most people believe inequality has increased due to the pandemic
Minister calls for flexible working to be normalised
Liz Truss calls for flexible working to be normalised – giving employees the option to things like part-time/flexi time, working … Continue reading Minister calls for flexible working to be normalised
Starting work? Know your rights!
ACAS have remind us that as Career's week begins, it's crucial to be aware of workplace rights as well as … Continue reading Starting work? Know your rights!
Low paid more likely to be impacted by pandemic claims TUC
New polling, published Monday 1st February by the TUC, finds that low earners are more likely than middle and higher … Continue reading Low paid more likely to be impacted by pandemic claims TUC
TUC – Covid occupational deaths expose “huge inequalities” in labour market and need for tougher safety rules
Men working in elementary occupations or caring, leisure and other service occupations had the highest rates of death involving COVID-19. … Continue reading TUC – Covid occupational deaths expose “huge inequalities” in labour market and need for tougher safety rules
“Fire and rehire” tactics have become widespread during pandemic – warns TUC
New poll reveals that nearly 1 in 10 workers have been told to re-apply for their jobs on worse terms … Continue reading “Fire and rehire” tactics have become widespread during pandemic – warns TUC
Tampon tax abolished 1st Jan 2021
With the UK leaving the EU, the ‘tampon tax’ has been abolished - with a zero rate of VAT applying … Continue reading Tampon tax abolished 1st Jan 2021
Crackdown on unfair employment clauses in a boost for low paid workers – consultation
Proposed crackdown on restrictive employment contracts will ensure up to 1.8 million low paid workers across the UK can pick … Continue reading Crackdown on unfair employment clauses in a boost for low paid workers – consultation
ACAS Job Support Scheme agreement templates now available
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading ACAS Job Support Scheme agreement templates now available
Job Support Scheme Open – temporary working agreements
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Job Support Scheme Open – temporary working agreements
Prove your right to work in the UK
You do not need a National Insurance number to work in the United Kingdom. The government provide an online service … Continue reading Prove your right to work in the UK
Employee Parental leave rights
What do you do when you need time to support children. Could you loose your job or be passed over … Continue reading Employee Parental leave rights
Minimum wage set for smallest rise in a decade
The UK’s two million minimum wage workers are set to receive the smallest pay increase since 2010 – of around … Continue reading Minimum wage set for smallest rise in a decade
2 in 5 working mums face childcare crisis – #COVID19
Around 2 in 5 (41%) working mums with children under 10 can’t get – or are unsure whether they will … Continue reading 2 in 5 working mums face childcare crisis – #COVID19