Working lives study reveals ‘widely distributed issues and harms’

The landmark Working lives research study has revealed “widely distributed issues and harms” affecting the national workforce. The independent research project was first commissioned in 2022 by the former Office of the Director of Labour Market Enforcement (ODLME) to review labour market compliance in relation to minimum wage enforcement, employment agency standards, gangmaster licensing...

Employment Rights Bill a ‘watershed moment’ for the UK, says IOSH

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has responded to the publication of the new Employment Rights Bill, saying it “has the potential to be a watershed moment for the UK,” providing “long overdue” protections for workers. IOSH’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Ruth Wilkinson, published a statement in response to the...