TUC calls for more bank holidays
News Article 23 August 2002
The TUC has called for an increase in the number of bank holidays to bring the UK into line with mainland Europe.
TUC slams mean bosses over holiday con
Press Review 23 August 2002
Small business bosses don't know their workers' rights
Press Review 13 August 2002
DTI acts to ease red tape business burden
News Article 6 August 2002
Alan Johnson has responded to criticisms that the government is drowning small businesses in red tape.
Hewitt resists unions over employee rights
Press Review 26 July 2002
Hewitt set for employment review
Press Review 12 July 2002
'No need' for more workplace laws
Press Review 11 July 2002
Hewitt: EU needs a new approach to labour laws
News Article 11 July 2002
The trade and industry secretary has urged the European Union to respect Britain's "different tradition" on labour market regulation.
Labour and TUC fight over workers rights
Press Review 8 July 2002
Unions call for more bank holidays
News Article 30 April 2002
Unions have called for workers to be given an extra three bank holidays a year.
Employers back minimum wage
News Article 29 April 2002
One in three bosses would back a higher minimum wage - but traditionally low pay sectors have concerns over the "one size fits all" national rate, finds new research.
UK in the dock over long hours
Press Review 29 April 2002
Hewitt campaigns against High Street 'scrooges'
Press Review 19 April 2002
Train drivers seek cap to working week
Press Review 27 March 2002
Forum Brief: EU rules on temps
Policy Consultation 21 March 2002
DTI ministers are set to attempt to water down European Commission plans which will see temporary workers qualifying for the same conditions as permanent staff after just six weeks working
