Policy Area

Employment

To boost the number of jobs and create a flexible labour market, the government is modernising employment law while protecting employee rights. To increase the number of people in employment, we need to support them into work through the benefits system and job search support.

Announcements

1. Young workers set for pay increase of up to £450 thanks to increase in National Minimum Wage

   • 1 October 2016
   • Press release

2. Certification Office: mergers

   • 29 September 2016
   • News story

3. New Fast Stream website

   • 27 September 2016
   • News story

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Consultations

1. Decision making and mandatory reconsideration: SSAC consultation

   • 21 July 2016
   • Consultation outcome

2. British Steel Pension Scheme

   • 31 May 2016
   • Closed consultation

3. Capping early exit charges for members of occupational pension schemes

   • 26 May 2016
   • Closed consultation

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Publications

1. Calculating the minimum wage

   • 1 October 2016
   • Guidance

2. Universal Credit: In Work Progression Randomised Control Trial

   • 30 September 2016
   • Guidance

3. Work Choice provider guidance

   • 30 September 2016
   • Statutory guidance

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Statistics

1. List of upcoming ad hoc statistical releases

   • 30 September 2016
   • Official Statistics

2. DBS checks: police performance summary

   • 28 September 2016
   • Official Statistics

3. Service standards for DBS checks, referrals and barring

   • 28 September 2016
   • Official Statistics

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Detailed guides

1. Apply for changes to the bargaining unit after recognition

   How to ask the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) to consider changes to a declaration of recognition. Read more

2. Get help from the CAC after a voluntary agreement

   How trade unions and employers can get more help from the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) after a voluntary agreement has been reached. Read more

3. Apply to resolve a European Works Councils dispute

   How employees, employers and their representatives can resolve disputes about setting up and running a European Works Council (EWC). Read more

4. National minimum wage: work experience and internships

   Guidance on the national minimum wage for organisations who offer work experience, including placements and internships. Read more

5. What to do if your employee has more than 1 job

   How to work out National Insurance contributions if your employee has more than 1 job. Read more