Debate Pack
An Opposition Day debate on ‘Statutory Sick Pay’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 18 March 2020. This briefing provides background and resources on the issue. This is a fast-moving issue and should be read as correct at the time of publication.
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In a worst-case scenario, an estimated one-fifth of the workforce could be absent from work.
Research Briefing
This Commons briefing paper tracks the recommendations made in the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices and the Government's response in the Good Work Plan.
Research Briefing
The Railways (minimum service levels) Bill 2019-20 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 19 December 2019 No date is yet available for second reading.
Research Briefing
The Employment Bill 2019-20 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 19 December 2019. No date is yet available for second reading
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The Good Work Plan aims to solve many issues of insecure employment
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The new European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill 2019-20 does not contain clauses on workers' rights. The government has announced its intention to bring forward an Employment Bill. This Insight provides an overview of what this means for workers' rights in the UK.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on Endometriosis workplace support has been scheduled for Tuesday 29 October 2019 from 2.30-4 pm. The debate has been initiated by Rt Hon Alec Shelbrooke MP.
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Clause 34 and Schedule 4 of the Bill set out protections for workers’ rights.
Research Briefing
The UK and EU agreed a revised Political Declaration on the framework for the future UK-EU relationship on 17 October. This Briefing provides an outline of the contents of the Declaration and the key changes in the revised text
Research Briefing
Boris Johnson's Government negotiated a new 'deal' with the European Union, formed of a Political Declaration and a Withdrawal Agreement. This paper focuses on the Withdrawal Agreement and how it compares to the one negotiated by Theresa May's Government.
Research Briefing
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill 2019-20 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 14 October 2019. No date is yet available for second reading
Debate Pack
MPs will debate Baby Loss Awareness on Tuesday 8 October. This House of Commons Library Debate Pack provides background information and press and parliamentary coverage of the issues.
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The Home Office has published new guidance on right to work checks for EU citizens and their family members post Brexit. This Insight explains what that means.
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The Government is rethinking plans to have a temporary transition period for new EU citizens coming to the UK.
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