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Jo Swinson announces the reappointment of Commissioners to the indpendent Low Pay Commission.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Government has taken action to reduce potential costs to employers and give certainty to workers on their rights on holiday pay.
Statistics out today show there are more people in work than ever before. Here are answers to some of the key questions.
An online calculator has been developed to help prospective parents work out what their leave and pay entitlements are.
Parents are now able to apply for Shared Parental Leave after new regulations came into force on Monday 1 December.
Employers who owe their workers thousands of pounds for failing to pay them the National Minimum Wage have been named.
Employment Relations Minister announces the reappointment of 3 members to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) Council.
Couples who have shared the care of their child in the first year after birth have had great experiences.
Nick Clegg is encouraging businesses to do more to support family friendly working as several major employers announce paternity packages for their staff.
New research shows that employers looking for new staff shun social media for the human touch.
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has welcomed a new report by the British Chambers of Commerce, urging employers and policy-makers to act now to maximise skills.
Jo Swinson MP blogs for BritMums about Shared Parental Leave.
Vince Cable announces the setting up of a taskforce to assess the possible impact of the Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling on holiday pay.
Speaking today at a London primary school, Nick Clegg announced a series of measures to help public sector workers do their jobs.
Nick Clegg sets out new measures to help support public sector workers, including new initiatives for teachers and emergency staff.
Shared parental leave will be available to parents, partners and adopters from April 2015. Sean explains how his leave helped his family.
Jo Swinson, Minister for Employment Relations, took part in a Google Hangout with Britmums bloggers about Shared Parental Leave.
Find out more about the government response to the PCS union strike.
Government submits evidence to the Low Pay Commission which will help decide the level of the National Minimum Wage from October 2015.
Business Secretary launches a wide-ranging employment review to help clarify and potentially strengthen the employment status of workers.
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