A year of uncertainty? The Retained EU Law Bill 2022 and UK workers' rights

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The Work Foundation respond to the Labour market overview January 2022 released by the Office for National Statistics

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Government plans to rush the ‘sunsetting’ of EU laws by the end of 2023 will put the rights and protections of more than 8.6 million UK workers at risk, new analysis by the Work Foundation at Lancaster University reveals.

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ICYMI: As MPs prepare to debate the EU Retained Law Bill today, our briefing shows that rushing to sunset EU laws risks the rights of 8.6 million UK workers on part-time, fixed-term or agency worker contracts. There could also be material impacts for gender equality at work ⬇️ http://t.co/LhPwHElxTC http://t.co/ZCNFQMlYY0

11 hours ago

Comment from our Director, @BRHarrison_, on the latest labour market statistics ⬇️ “Today’s figures underline why we are seeing such a level of discontent amongst public sector workers, and why many continue to be concerned regarding the economic outlook for 2023. (1/5) http://t.co/6oZ63hrS72

1 day ago

RT @WorkingMums: #Government plans to push through post-Brexit plans on EU laws by the end of 2023 will put the #rights and protections of more than 8.6 million #UKworkers at risk, according to a report by @WorkFoundation. http://t.co/ynHXS68cbT

2 days ago

CALL FOR EMPLOYER EXAMPLES What steps are you taking to support staff through the cost of living crisis? We would be really keen to hear practical examples your organisation is trying out to help staff managing living costs. More info: http://t.co/J8cpT2O3Rr http://t.co/3ze2RKKmqk