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Firms face pressure to improve zero-hours contracts
"Working on a zero-hours contract made me feel exhausted and negatively affected my mental health." This statement comes from a former theme park worker, but is a typical view of the estimated five million UK people with no job security. Now some zero-hours contract workers are set to be offered... -
National Living Wage comes into force
National Living Wage comes into force
This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on: 1st April 2016 08:15
The new mandatory National Living Wage (NLW) has come into force, requiring employers to pay workers aged 25 and over at least £7.20 an hour....
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Budget 2015: MPs to debate living wage pledge
Budget 2015: MPs to debate living wage pledge
This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 9th July 2015 07:39.
*George Osborne's Budget is to be debated by MPs after his announcement of a "national living wage" sparked a political row. * One Labour...
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Minimum wage: The Low Pay Commission backs a 3% increase
Minimum wage: The Low Pay Commission backs a 3% increase
This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 27th February 2014 08:03.
The Low Pay Commission has recommended a 3% increase in the minimum wage to £6.50 an hour for adults, Business Secretary Vince Cable has told... -
Living Wage rise provides a boost for low paid workers
Living Wage rise provides a boost for low paid workers
This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 4th November 2013 18:54.
More than 30,000 low paid workers will receive a pay rise worth up to £400 a year after a rise in the voluntary "living wage" rate. The...