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Strikes and industrial action - rights and responsibilities for employers, when unions can take action and the effect on employees' pay and working records
This guidance is for lawyers advising on lawfulness and legal risk in Government. It explains the common framework to assess risk across the Government Legal Profession.
This guidance is on a Union making an application to be recognised for collective bargaining
We’re responsible for handling appeals from those involved in supplying workers for agriculture, horticulture, shellfish gathering or food processing and packaging which challenge a decision by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority to: refuse to grant a licence revoke a...
The opportunities available for aspiring barristers and solicitors in Yorkshire and beyond were discussed when the Attorney General visited staff at the Government Legal Department in Leeds.
Sub-contracting and use of labour are common practices in private security. Know the difference and understand who is responsible for checking SIA licences.
Employment status (worker, employee, self-employed, director or contractor) affects employment rights and employer responsibilities in the workplace
Information regarding the application and assessment process for the legal trainee scheme
This guide provides information on statutory derecognition of a trade union
Information about seafarer working and living rights - working conditions, conditions of employment, safe working practices, living conditions, dangerous cargo, health and medical care, maritime labour convention, human element
The Certification Officer’s procedure for investigating reported financial irregularities in trade unions and employers’ associations.
You can appeal to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) if you appealed or were taken to an employment tribunal and you think there was a legal problem with the case
Our approach to working with clients and making applications.
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations, working with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance. Acas is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department...
Government lawyers provide legal advice to the government and represent it in court proceedings
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
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