Research Briefing
Employment rights in the gig economy
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?
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Insight
Employment rights in the gig economy
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?
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Research Briefing
Family-related leave
This briefing provides an overview of the rights to leave and pay afforded to those with children.
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Research Briefing
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) pensions
Looks at current proposals to reform NDA pensions
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Research Briefing
Commons Library Analysis: The Prisons and Courts Bill
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.
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Debate Pack
Effect of Maternity Discrimination
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.
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Debate Pack
Debate on high heels and workplace dress codes
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.
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Debate Pack
Redundancies at CSC
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.
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Debate Pack
Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill
The Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill 2016-17 is due to have its Report stage on 24 February 2017
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Research Briefing
Children and Social Work [HL] Bill 121: analysis for Commons Report Stage
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.
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Research Briefing
Trade union legislation 1979-2010
A summary of trade union legislation enacted between 1979 and 2010.
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Debate Pack
Future of the UK Maritime industry
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.
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Debate Pack
E-petition 168524, the closure of retail stores on Boxing Day
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.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: employment law
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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Debate Pack
Parental Bereavement Leave (Statutory Entitlement) Bill 2016-17
A House of Commons Library Debate Pack produced for Second Reading of the Parental Bereavement Leave (Statutory Entitlement) Bill 2016-17
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