New Labour, new law

Article Abstract:

The election of a new Labour government in the UK heralds a range of possible changes in employment regulations. The Labour government will establish a Low Pay Commission which will set a national minimum wage rate, and the government is committed to introducing more measures to combat discrimination, including age discrimination. The new government may sign the European Union's Social Maastricht Treaty Social Chapter, which would introduce new rights for employees, including the right to unpaid leave following the arrival of a new child. Other possible reforms are described.

United Kingdom, Social policy, Labour Party (United Kingdom)

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Euro vision

Article Abstract:

Several new directives have been launched by the European Union, which will affect working conditions and hours worked of UK employees. The Working Time Directive specifies how long employees can work for, including night shifts and breaks. The Parental Leave Directive allows employees to take up to 3 months leave after the birth of a child, although member states can individually decide whether payment will be made during this period. The Posted Workers Directive provides minimum employment and payment conditions for workers posted to another European country.

Work hours, Work, Work (Labor)

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Directive action

Article Abstract:

The European Union Revised Acquired Rights Directive allows business transfers to take place if employees move jobs or are dismissed. Employers will have to prove sexual discrimination allegations are not based on unfair gender treatment under the Burden of Proof and Sex Discrimination Claims Directive. The European Works Council Directive requires firms with over 1,000 employees to set up a working group to deal with company management over European directives.

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