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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 12h

Matthew Taylor appointed as chair of the Government’s Fair Work Agency.

New Government appointee will take up his role in April 2026, to "crack down on minimum wage underpayment and worker exploitation". More details here: www.ier.org.uk/news/matthew...

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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 1d

In the wake of the hearings at the International Court of Justice, Tonia Novitz, an @IERUK Vice President, will be speaking at a seminar event to discuss the Right to Strike on Thurs 16 Oct, starting at 2pm UK time. Registration to attend is free, here: nathanson.osgoode.yorku.ca/events/inter...

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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 2d

The Employment Rights Bill promises landmark reform. Will lack of foresight let it down?

Concern is growing that vulnerable groups will be excluded from protections, writes Emma McClelland in the Big Issue:

www.bigissue.com/opinion/empl...

The Employment Rights Bill is promising. What could let it down?

The Employment Rights Bill will improve workers' rights for millions, but will vulnerable groups be excluded from protections?

www.bigissue.com

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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 2d

Time to “stop the witch-hunt” against flexible working, says coalition of unions & equality campaigners.

Joint statement signed by organisations & campaigners incl TUC, Age UK, the Fawcett Society & Pregnant Then Screwed: www.ier.org.uk/news/time-to...

Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 5d

Over the course of a lengthy two-year implementation period, it will remain vulnerable to watering down and political attack.

It’s not too late to familiarise yourself with this vital piece of legislation for the trade union movement.

All IER resources - www.ier.org.uk/resources/th...

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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 5d

One year on from the publication of the Employment Rights Bill, its final stages are expected to be completed by the end of this month. However, the Bill’s journey is far from over. [1]

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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 5d

TUC warns: Tory plan to leave the ECHR is an attack on workers’ rights.

Peter Wieltschnig of the TUC reports on the Conservatives latest flirtation with withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR):

www.ier.org.uk/news/tuc-war...

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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 6d

Link to the London event (11 November): www.ier.org.uk/events/emplo...

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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 6d

Join the IER’s flagship Employment Law Update in London or Liverpool!

Experts unpack the latest political, industrial & legal shifts in labour law, incl. analysis of the ERB. Ask your questions live. Seats go fast, we recommend booking in good time.

Book here: www.ier.org.uk/events/emplo...

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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 6d

Justice Secretary, David Lammy, rules out charging workers for employment tribunal claims following union backlash last week:
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/o...

David Lammy rules out charging workers for employment tribunal claims

Justice secretary says right to challenge unfair work behaviour is core to Labour work plan after union backlash

www.theguardian.com

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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 7d

Right to strike: International Court hearings take place in The Hague:

International Court of Justice hosts public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the right to strike.

www.ier.org.uk/news/right-t...

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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 14d

Date announced for Lords vote on the Employment Rights Bill.

Peers will convene on the 28 October to consider the wishes of the elected house. The Bill is likely to receive Royal Assent in November, if the Lords accept Commons vote: www.ier.org.uk/news/date-an...

Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 14d

Britain would have 14m more secure jobs if Employment Rights Bill was in place in 2023, study finds:

WorkFoundation think tank calculated that 1.2m would have benefited from its ban on zero-hours contracts & introduction of compensation for unfair dismissal: morningstaronline.co.uk/article/brit...

Britain would have 14m more secure jobs if Employment Rights Bill was in place in 2023, study finds

MORE than a million workers a year will be protected from “severe insecurity” by the Employment Rights Bill, but 14 million more would in secure jobs if the legislation had been enacted two years ago,...

morningstaronline.co.uk

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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 16d

The paper unpacks the corporate form, showing how features like limited liability & legal personality create structural imbalance. Read the analysis + recommendations here 👉 www.ier.org.uk/product/shar...

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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 16d

Since 2008, shareholder payouts have soared £440bn above inflation, while wages have lagged £510bn below. Houghton & Crawford chart how workers bear the costs of corporate restructuring, debt loading, & value extraction, while a handful of institutional investors reap the rewards

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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 16d

Launching our new publication by Ben Crawford & Jamie Houghton: Shareholders' Rights v Workers' Rights! The ERB is a big step for workers - but can it succeed without tackling corporate law & shareholder power? Blog: www.ier.org.uk/comments/emp...

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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 16d

Composite 8 on the right to guaranteed hours, brought by USDAW & GMB, debated at #Lab25. Joanne Thomas warned that restricting the right to low-hours staff would leave millions excluded. Govt must do what it initially promised, she says.

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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 20d

Our annual fringe meeting alongside @TUCGinfo during Labour Party Conference is next Tuesday (30th Sept).

Trade union leaders, politicians and activists will be talking about tackling the rise of Reform UK.

Great speakers lined up (details below) - come along, join the discussion. #LAB25

Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 21d

The eagerly anticipated Employment Rights Bill: hope v reality.

Employment lawyer Alice Bowman warns ‘day one rights’ include an undefined ‘initial period’ and the zero-hours contract fixes create baffling fixed-term loopholes: morningstaronline.co.uk/article/eage...

Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 22d

LAST CHANCE: applications close this Thursday for our Trade Union Certificate in Labour Law, run by @gftu.org.uk , and Birkbeck University of London . This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about labour law, its development and uses from leading experts. Sign up here: gftuet.org.uk/courses/empo...

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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 23d

Last week, the House of Commons voted down Lords amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.

What happens next?

The Bill now returns to the Lords to consider the governments reasons for their rejection. This is what’s known as ‘ping pong’. Details here: www.ier.org.uk/news/mps-vot...

Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 23d

Health unions jointly refuse to participate with ‘defunct’ NHS Pay Review Body.

‘Best way to deliver reform and a fair pay award is for government to negotiate directly with trade unions,’ the RCN says: morningstaronline.co.uk/article/heal...

Health unions jointly refuse to participate with ‘defunct’ NHS Pay Review Body

FOURTEEN health unions today jointly announced they will not take part in the “failed” and “defunct” NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) process, demanding talks with ministers instead.The independent advisory ...

morningstaronline.co.uk

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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 23d

Starmer urged to make ‘populist case’ for workers’ rights reforms.

Huge survey reveals employment rights policies are popular with public despite many not knowing about the Employment Rights Bill:

www.theguardian.com/law/2025/sep...

Starmer urged to make ‘populist case’ for workers’ rights reforms

Huge survey reveals employment rights policies are popular with public despite many not knowing about bill

www.theguardian.com

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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 26d

MPs reject Lords amendments to the ERB, but ex Employment Rights Minister, Justin Madders, warned of 'plenty of opportunities for those who do not want to see workers’ rights improved to chip away at the strong baseline that the Bill represents'
www.ier.org.uk/news/mps-vot...

Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 26d

New research from the NAHT shows a gender pay gap at every level of school leadership. Women headteachers aged 60 earn over £15,000 less their male counterparts.

Full story: www.ier.org.uk/news/naht-an...