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[Northern Ireland] Average monthly wage up by 11% in a year [Northern Ireland] Average monthly wage up by 11% in a year

HMRC PAYE data shows the average wage for a payrolled worker in the north increased by £238 in 12 months....
15 May 2025

[UK] Next resisting call from investors to reveal number of staff paid below living wage [UK] Next resisting call from investors to reveal number of staff paid below living wage

The real living wage is higher than the national minimum wage. It is set independently based on the cost of...
12 May 2025

[UK] Employment tribunal backlog has risen 23% in one year [UK] Employment tribunal backlog has risen 23% in one year

The quarterly statistics from HM Courts and Tribunals Service reveal a tribunal backlog with approximately 450,000 individuals now waiting for...
07 May 2025

[UK] Employment Rights Bill drives surge in demand for employment lawyers [UK] Employment Rights Bill drives surge in demand for employment lawyers

Measures in the divisive employment reforms included ending exploitative zero-hour contracts, banning fire and rehire and extending employment rights from...
01 May 2025

[Guernsey] Minimum wage will rise to £12.60 per hour [Guernsey] Minimum wage will rise to £12.60 per hour

The rate for workers aged 17 and 18 will also increase on October 1, 2025, going from £10.80 to £11.35....
01 May 2025

[Ireland] Union proposes maximum working temperature and ‘climate leave’ [Ireland] Union proposes maximum working temperature and ‘climate leave’

Unite now wants a meeting with Enterprise Minister Peter Burke to discuss proposals, including four days’ paid “climate leave” if...
29 Apr 2025