Coronavirus: Does everyone have to go back to work from 1 August?
From 1 August the Government will be relaxing the guidance on working from home in England. This Insight explores what this new announcement means for employers and for employees.
Health and Safety Statistics
Statistics on workplace health and safety in the United Kingdom. Information on fatalities, accidents and illnesses by industry sector, region and country. Also includes international comparisons.
Worker exploitation in UK clothing supply chains
This Insight discusses exploitation in UK garment factories, how workers’ rights are enforced, and the calls to make companies responsible for rights violations in their supply chains.
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day: HMRC spending on job retention scheme and support for the self- employed
An Estimates Day debate on ‘HMRC spending on job retention scheme and support for the self- employed’ has been scheduled for 7 July 2020.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for household finances
This Commons Library briefing paper outlines the measures introduced by the Government, and other authorities, to support household finances during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
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Covid-19 and Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 18 June 2020 on the effect of Covid-19 on Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities. The debate will be opened by Dawn Butler MP.
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Debate Pack
Covid-19 and Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 18 June 2020 on the effect of Covid-19 on Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities. The debate will be opened by Dawn Butler MP.
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Insight
Coronavirus: Which workers are economically impacted?
This Insight examines which workers have been most economically impacted by the outbreak of coronavirus.
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Insight
Coronavirus: Which key workers are most at risk?
This Insight outlines which workers have experienced the biggest health risk from Covid-19, and breaks these groups down by ethnicity, gender, country of birth, disability status, household type, and rates of pay.
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Insight
Coronavirus: Returning to work (update)
The Prime Minister has announced modifications to the Government’s approach to the lockdown. Workers in England are now “encouraged” to go to work. This Insight will outline what the existing rules are on attending a workplace are and what rights workers have as it relates to health and safety.
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Insight
Coronavirus: Protections from redundancy
This Insight looks at what protections employees have from redundancy during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Insight
Coronavirus: Workers’ Memorial Day, health and safety at work statistics
This Insight looks at Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance on reporting coronavirus incidents at work.
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Insight
Coronavirus: The importance of different sectors to the economy
Coronavirus will have a significant impact on the economy. This Insight looks at the relative importance of different sectors of the economy and their potential vulnerability.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for economies by European and other states
What economic support have governments given to businesses and individuals to tackle the impact of the coronavirus? This paper looks at the policies put in place by the EU, governments in Europe, the US and other developed countries.
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Insight
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: How will it fit with employment law?
This is a fast-moving issue and should be read as correct at the date of publication (25.03.20). Due to Government guidance published following the publication of this article, we are now working to update it. The content here should be read as accurate on 25.03.20. On 20 March 2020, the Chancellor announced the Coronavirus Job