Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development: A-Z of Key Issues
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Forum Brief: Flexible working
Policy Consultation 5 April 2004
Comment from the Department of Trade and Industry, the Institute of Directors and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
Workers denied rights by 'clean' company
Press Review 29 March 2004
A firm involved in a government approved effort to clean up the gangmaster industry has been accused of supplying workers that suffered from abuse and a lack of employment rights by a Guardian investigation.
Hewitt to announce new cash to combat bullying
Press Review 24 March 2004
Patricia Hewitt will use a speech to Stonewall to set out £1.8 million in government support for an Amicus-led drive to combat bullying at work.
Whitty warns on slow progress against gangmasters
Press Review 24 March 2004
Lord Whitty has conceded that action to halt the operation of gangmasters has been too slow.
Gangmasters Bill not certain to pass into law
News Article 23 March 2004
Agriculture minister Lord Whitty has suggested that a government-backed bill to regulate gangmasters may not be given sufficient time to clear parliament.
Home Office targets illegal working
Press Review 17 March 2004
The Home Office has announced that birth certificates are to be used as part of a clampdown on illegal working.
Forum Brief: Illegal working
Policy Consultation 16 March 2004
Comment from the Home Office, Conservatives and the Institute of Directors.
Government signals support for gangmaster bill
News Article 27 February 2004
The government has signalled support for a Labour backbencher's bill aimed at licensing gangmasters.
Secondary Heads Association: Welcome
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Home Office backs law on gangmasters
Press Review 10 February 2004
The home secretary has backed new laws to prevent the exploitation of workers by gangmasters.
Parents shun flexible working
News Article 6 February 2004
Less than one in five working parents questioned in a government study have asked for flexible working hours since being given the right to do so.
Unions to get government cash
Press Review 2 February 2004
Unions are to get government cash to help with recruitment as part of the Employment Relations Bill
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