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Workers could get compensated for cancelled shifts
Zero-hours and "gig economy" workers who have shifts cancelled at short notice could be paid compensation under new government plans. The proposal is part of a package of measures aimed at improving the rights of low-paid flexible workers. Under the proposals, they could receive the full value... -
One in four people 'trapped in low paid jobs'
A quarter of low paid workers are permanently stuck in poorly paid jobs in the UK with little chance of earning more, according to new research. The Social Mobility Commission said low pay was "endemic" in the UK, with women more likely to get stuck on low pay. It found just one in six low... -
Computer glitch hits women's pensions leaving tens of thousands at risk
Computer glitch hits women's pensions leaving tens of thousands at risk
This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on: 5th October 2016 13:33
Tens of thousands of women risk being paid too little state pension because of problems with government computer systems, experts have warned.... -
Probe into UK occupational pension schemes
Probe into UK occupational pension schemes
This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on: 5th June 2016 06:51
An inquiry is to be launched into the UK's 6,000 occupational pension schemes after question marks about the future of the BHS and British Steel schemes. The government wants... -
HSBC to lay off 840 IT workers as it shifts jobs to sites abroad
HSBC to lay off 840 IT workers as it shifts jobs to sites abroad
This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on: 17th May 2016 18:06
.............HSBC to lay off 840 IT workers as it shifts jobs from Sheffield, Tankersley and London to sites abroad...
- 600 job losses
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Three-day working week 'optimal for over-40s'
Three-day working week 'optimal for over-40s'
This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on: 18th April 2016 13:07
Workers aged over 40 perform at their best if they work three days a week, according to economic researchers....
Their research analysed the work habits and brain -
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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Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley brands MPs 'a joke'
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley brands MPs 'a joke'
This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on: 23rd March 2016 07:25
Sports Direct's Mike Ashley has branded MPs "a joke" and confirmed he will not give evidence in Parliament about how his workers are treated....
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New law needed for pension protection, says minister
New law needed for pension protection, says minister
This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on: 9th March 2016 19:14
A new law is needed to protect workers' savings held by companies that provide auto-enrolment pension schemes, a minister has said....
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Bankers Face Jail Risk For Workers' Wrongdoing
Bankers Face Jail Risk For Workers' Wrongdoing
This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on: 8th March 2016 14:45
The Financial Conduct Authority hopes to improve accountability in the banking industry after the financial crisis...
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'Delay' over workers' pension access
'Delay' over workers' pension access
This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on: 26th January 2016 18:24
Three fifths of in-house company pension schemes fail to offer flexible options for savers to take part of their pot as an income, consultants say....
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Sports Direct to review worker rights
Sports Direct to review worker rights
This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on: 18th December 2015 17:45
Sports Direct is to review all agency worker terms and conditions after the firm was criticised for its employment practices....
The review will be overseen by -
Travelling to work 'is work', European court rules
Travelling to work 'is work', European court rules
This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 11th September 2015 17:26.
Time spent travelling to and from first and last appointments by workers without a fixed office should be regarded as working time, the European...... -
Only 1 in 3 will get the flat-rate £148 state pension in full
Only 1 in 3 will get the flat-rate £148 state pension in full
This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 23rd July 2015 07:24.
*Ministers promised it was for everyone but missed contributions hit an extra 100,000 workers* * *New pension was unveiled as a way of ending...... -
HSBC plans to cut 8,000 jobs in the UK
HSBC plans to cut 8,000 jobs in the UK
This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 9th June 2015 12:53.
*HSBC, Europe's biggest bank, is planning to cut 8,000 jobs in the UK as it tries to reduce costs.* The bank has 48,000 UK workers and will make...
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