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Research Briefing

Key Issues 2017

Monday, 26 June, 2017

Key Issues 2017 is a series of short briefings on the topics that will take centre stage in UK and international politics in the new Parliament. Written by impartial Commons Library specialists, these articles are designed to help the reader get up to speed quickly on issues such as; Brexit, the housing crisis, the future of devolution and much more.
Research Briefing

Employment rights in the gig economy

Monday, 26 June, 2017

After high-profile tribunal claims against Uber and CitySprint, what is the status of most gig economy workers and what employment law protections do they have?
- Research Briefing
- Work and incomes
Insight

Employment rights in the gig economy

Monday, 26 June, 2017

After high-profile tribunal claims against Uber and CitySprint, what is the status of most gig economy workers and what employment law protections do they have?
Research Briefing

Family-related leave

Friday, 09 June, 2017

This briefing provides an overview of the rights to leave and pay afforded to those with children.
- Research Briefing
- Work and incomes
Research Briefing

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) pensions

Friday, 17 March, 2017

Looks at current proposals to reform NDA pensions
- Research Briefing
- Pensions
Research Briefing

Commons Library Analysis: The Prisons and Courts Bill

Thursday, 16 March, 2017

The Prisons and Courts Bill 2016-17 has its second reading on 20 March 2017. This Briefing Paper provides relevant information and analysis, including commentary from other organisations.
Debate Pack

Effect of Maternity Discrimination

Wednesday, 08 March, 2017

There will be a debate in Westminster Hall on the effect of maternity discrimination. This will take place at 9.30am on Wednesday 15 March 2017. The sponsoring Member is Sharon Hodgson MP.
- Debate Pack
- Work and incomes
Debate Pack

Debate on high heels and workplace dress codes

Friday, 03 March, 2017

Helen Jones MP has secured a debate on high heels and workplace dress codes. This will take place in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm on Monday 6 March 2017.
- Debate Pack
- Work and incomes
Debate Pack

Redundancies at CSC

Monday, 27 February, 2017

A debate on proposed redundancies at consulting and IT services firm Computer Sciences Corporation, sponsored by Toby Perkins, will be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 28 February 2017 at 4.30pm.
- Debate Pack
- Work and incomes
Debate Pack

Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill

Thursday, 23 February, 2017

The Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill 2016-17 is due to have its Report stage on 24 February 2017
Research Briefing

Children and Social Work [HL] Bill 121: analysis for Commons Report Stage

Tuesday, 07 February, 2017

This paper analyses the Children and Social Work [HL] ahead of Commons Report Stage. The Bill concerns children in care and care leavers, safeguarding children arrangements, powers for local authorities to test different ways of working, and the regulation of social workers among other matters.
Research Briefing

Trade union legislation 1979-2010

Thursday, 26 January, 2017

A summary of trade union legislation enacted between 1979 and 2010.
- Research Briefing
- Work and incomes
Debate Pack

Future of the UK Maritime industry

Tuesday, 10 January, 2017

This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate on the maritime industry to take place in Westminster Hall on 12 January 2017 at 3pm. The subject for the debate has been chosen by Alistair Carmichael.
Debate Pack

E-petition 168524, the closure of retail stores on Boxing Day

Thursday, 08 December, 2016

MPs will debate an e-petition, E-petition 168524 relating to the closure of retail stores on Boxing Day in Westminster Hall on Monday 12 December 2016. Helen Jones MP will lead the debate. This House of Commons Library briefing provides a background summary of the issues and press and parliamentary coverage.
Research Briefing

Brexit: employment law

Thursday, 10 November, 2016

This short note discusses the interaction between UK and EU employment law; the potential consequences of Brexit; and the Government's position on the issue.

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