[IER] Festive greetings from the IER & latest news

[Ben Sellers]

News brief - 17/12/21                                                                           View this email in your browser 





Festive greetings from the Institute


"A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
With good luck to Labour, hand, heart and brain
Stick fast to your banner, stand solid, nor veer,
Till the cause of the Workers renews earth again."

Festive greetings from all at the Institute of Employment Rights (IER) 



Trade unions views on ‘unnecessary’ legislation dismissed by Govt
Unite's Tony Burke writes on the Certification Officers’ proposed levy 


Read Tony's article 


Private equity & labour rights
In Part 2 of his blog, Liverpool University's Ben Crawford explores the shifting role of debt in contemporary capitalism. Part 1 can be read here 


Read Ben's blog 


SSP system is broken and needs urgent reform, CIPD warns
Nearly two thirds (62%) of employers agree that the Statutory Sick Pay rate is too low and should be increased 


Read more 




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IER and Covid-19
Due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus disease and the need to keep our staff, supporters and speakers safe, IER is holding all events online until further notice.
IER staff will continue to work, but remotely from home. We will answer emails, produce publications and circulate our weekly News Briefs and other on-line information. However, phone calls to the office or mail sent by post will not receive immediate attention.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and wish you all best wishes during this difficult time.





















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