Tips not to be used to form minimum wage

The Government announced that it will close the legal loophole that allows companies in the hospitality industry to use tips to top up salaries.

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Home secretary stands firm as police vote for right to strike

The home secretary has warned police officers they will gain little from striking.

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TUC campaigns for new autumn Community Day holiday

The TUC today launches its campaign calling for a new autumn bank holiday to celebrate volunteering.

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Teachers strike hits working parents hard

The lives of workers with children who attend the 8,000 schools where teachers are on strike today could be disrupted as teachers walk out for the first time in 21 years.

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Met police strike called off

The Metropolitan Police Service averted strike action over pay yesterday (Wednesday)

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Met Police staff to go on strike

Metropolitan Police Service staff have voted to go on strike in reaction to a below inflation pay rise.

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Met Police staff to go on strike

Metropolitan Police staff today voted to go on strike in reaction to a below inflation pay rise.

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Public sector turmoil climaxes today

The public sector sees its very own Black Friday for industrial action today (Friday 29), as two brewing disputes come to a crescendo when staff at the Department for Transport (DfT) picket for the...

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Up front: Hot topic - Employer/employee relations - Should thepolice be allowed to take strike action?

Police officers are angered at home secretary Jacqui Smith's decision not to backdate a 2.5% pay rise.

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TUC and industry gear up for battle over partnership

<b>Richard Donkin expects big business and the unions to be at loggerheads over the EU directive on consultation</b>

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The thorny issue of union rights raises its head

Janet Gaymer explains why any employment law review may need to consider a recent ruling on union recognition

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