Labour law reform on back-burner
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The UK Labor Party, elected to power in 1997, is likely to implement some form of EU social legislation to complement its planned introduction of a national minimum wage. A Low Pay Commission will be created to study the minimum issues. Moreover, the EC Working Time Directive and Young Workers Directive will be implemented, the EU Social Chapter will be signed, and legislation on the EC Data Protection Directive will be considered. A Low Pay Commission will be created to study the minimum wage issues. UK legislation implementing the European Convention on Human Rights also will be introduced.
Publication Name: Industrial Relations Law Bulletin
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0969-3637
Year: 1997
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Spotlight on the manifestos
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The manifestos on employment law and labor policies for each of the three major UK political parties are presented and briefly discussed. The Conservatives' program is one of maintenance of existing policies. The New Labour Party appears to retain most Conservative changes, but proposes to introduce a minimum wage and basic minimum employee rights. The Liberal Democrats' manifesto promises to improve equality of job opportunities and promote employee-employer partnerships.
Publication Name: Industrial Relations Law Bulletin
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0969-3637
Year: 1997
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