UK news
fromwww.thenorthernecho.co.uk
2 months agoMillions set for 1,400 pay rise next month
The National Living Wage and Minimum Wage increases will significantly benefit over 3 million UK workers, improving their living standards.
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fromIrish Independent
2 months agoStrikes at waste collection company due to hit 130,000 customers deferred
"Following acceptance in principle by management of the concerns our members raised in relation to the protection of their terms and conditions of employment if a proposed sale of the company takes place, they have decided to defer strike action scheduled to take place next week," said Siptu divisional organiser, Adrian Kane.
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UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months agoIR35: Government outlines two-pronged approach to umbrella company regulation | Computer Weekly
Government will regulate umbrella companies to ensure employee rights and proper taxation.
Recruitment agencies will now be responsible for PAYE contributions in umbrella company setups.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 months agoFears grow over Workers' Rights Bill as small firms warn of job cuts
Proposed Employment Rights Bill may lead to job losses in small businesses.
Two-thirds of small firms would freeze hiring due to new measures.
FSB argues for a reversion to a one-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months agoUK business confidence tumbles; China's Xi holds rare meeting with company leaders business live
Confidence among UK small businesses has plummeted, reaching its lowest levels outside the pandemic, as they grapple with economic uncertainties, increasing tax burdens, and proposed employment laws.
Business
fromFortune
5 months agoWalmart must pay a truck driver $35 million after firing him and accusing him of fraud after an accident
"The notion that someone possibly performing daily activities outside of their work restrictions amounts to fraud is preposterous," Fonseca's complaint said. "Yet, even if an employee with work restrictions inadvertently violates them, this does not amount to fraud in the workplace."
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months agoUC says federal law prevents it from hiring undocumented students. A lawsuit seeks to change that
The lawsuit argues that the UC system's hiring policies are discriminatory, calling for a court ruling that would enable undocumented students to work legally under state law.
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