Tag Archives: Labour Party

Will Labour Ban Zero-Hours Contracts?

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Darren Newman

(UPDATED) I’m spending an increasing amount of my time looking towards the next Labour Government and what it will mean for employment law. If the polls are right, it is going to be an exciting time to be an employment … Continue reading →

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Qualifying for Unfair Dismissal

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Darren Newman

The right not to be unfairly dismissed is absolutely central to UK employment law – and the question of who qualifies for that right is something of a political football. Put simply, how long should an employee have to work … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Corbyn’s Plan for Compulsory Collective Bargaining

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Darren Newman

The best job title I ever had was Head of Employment Law at the CIA. The novelty never wore off. The Chemical Industries Association (well what did you think?) was a really interesting place to work – and I was … Continue reading →

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Ed’s pledge on zero-hours contracts

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Darren Newman

After all the talk of reviewing and inquiring into the use of zero-hours contract a politician has actually announced a policy and proposed new legislation. I watched Ed Miliband deliver his speech to the TUC and make three specific pledges to … Continue reading →

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