People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency
This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) for the UK and by parliamentary constituency.
Zero-hours contracts
This briefing discusses the use of zero-hours contracts, including statistics on their use, legal implications and surrounding policy debate.
Industries in the UK
Data on economic output by industry for the UK and regions, and jobs by industry for the UK, regions and constituencies.
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Research Briefing
Flexible Working
This briefing provides an overview of the right to request flexible working. It explains the legal framework, charts the development of the right since its introduction and discusses government policy.
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Research Briefing
The Gender Pensions Gap
The gender pensions gap can mean the differences in retirement income or retirement wealth for men and women. It is influenced by the gender pay gap, as well as other factors. This paper outlines progress to address the gender pensions gap, and proposals for reform.
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Research Briefing
Employment status
This briefing provides an overview of the legal concept of employment status and reviews and proposals for reform of the law in this area
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Debate Pack
Miners and mining communities
A debate on miners and mining communities will take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 9 May 2024
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Debate Pack
Musculoskeletal conditions and employment
A Westminster Hall debate on musculoskeletal conditions and employment will take place on Wednesday 10 January 2024, from 09.30am. The debate will be led by Margaret Greenwood MP.
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Research Briefing
Pensions: Automatic enrolment – current issues
The paper discusses pensions auto-enrolment, its introduction and roll-out, the impact it has had, and the potential for future reform.
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Debate Pack
Fatalities in childbirth and statutory leave and pay
A Westminster Hall debate on Fatalities in childbirth and statutory leave and pay will take place on Wednesday 6 December 2023, from 4.30pm.
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Debate Pack
Fertility treatment and workplace rights
A Westminster Hall debate was scheduled for 9.30 am on 22 November 2023 on fertility treatment and workplace rights. The debate was to be opened by Angela Crawley MP.
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Debate Pack
Tax-free shopping for international visitors
A debate on tax-free shopping for international visitors is to be held in Westminster Hall on 7 September 2023 at 3pm. The subject has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate was requested by Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown. The debate will last 90 minutes.
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Debate Pack
Pension retirement age for construction workers
A Westminster Hall debate on the pension retirement age for construction workers will take place on Wednesday 12 July 2023, from 4.30pm. The debate will be led by Owen Thompson MP.
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Debate Pack
VAT on audiobooks
A Westminster Hall debate on VAT on audiobooks will take place on Thursday 15 June 2023, from 3:00pm. The debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Sir Mike Penning MP.
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Research Briefing
Legal advice and help in employment matters
This briefing outlines the various options open to an individual who needs legal assistance in relation to their employment rights.
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