Unions, lawyers, and rights groups slam Tory ministers’ decision to reintroduce tribunal fees
CanaryFEB 2024
This bill is a tremendous attempt at protecting workers while also keeping businesses afloat. While the Labour Party is rightfully seeking to end exploitative contracts and unfair termination, it's also being pragmatic by allowing a consultation period to play out before enforcing wage- and hour-related policies. Any employment law must take into account both workers and small businesses.
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There is a 62% chance that the UK will join the European Economic Area before 2040, according to the Metaculus prediction community.