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The Government has announced new plans to improve the way in which workplace disputes are resolved alongside an "Employer's Charter" designed to give businesses more confidence to take on workers and support g…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Around a third of employers said that their views of part time study have improved based on the experience of their employees. The Futuretrack…
This report presents findings from a survey of customers in Provider-led (PL) Pathways areas.
Young unemployed people will get much more help to access extended work experience opportunities to get the best possible start in life.
The Government has today announced more detail on its plans for a new system of flexible parental leave to help parents balance their work and family commitments.
The coalition agreement included a commitment to “encouraging shared parenting from the earliest stages of pregnancy - including the promotion…
The Government has today confirmed that it will remove the Default Retirement Age (DRA) so that people have more choice when to stop working.
Ministers have decided to proceed with their plan to phase out the DRA between 6 April and 1 October 2011. The Government’s written response…
The Pensions Bill next step in helping millions save for their retirement in a workplace pension.
Findings from research, conducted by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) and funded by the DWP.
Findings of a longitudinal evaluation of the Face to Face guidance pilot.
This report presents key data on older workers’ employment, labour market participation and developments.
More than ten million people in the UK today can expect to live to see their 100th birthday - 17 per cent of the population.
The increased limits affect: statutory redundancy payments; the basic and compensatory awards for unfair dismissal; …
Tackling the deficit and pressing ahead with the new Work Programme to help jobseekers back into sustained employment remains the priority.
Findings of qualitative research that explored the experiences of ethnic minority customers using Jobcentre Plus services.
Francis Maude has withdrawn the two-tier code, which regulated the employment benefits of certain staff, replacing it with the new Principles of Good Employment Practice.
Research exploring the experiences of alcohol misusers in relation to claiming benefits, employment, and dealing with Jobcentre Plus.
The Government launches consultation on the discount rate used to set contribution rates in unfunded public service pension schemes.
Benefit claimants who refuse to take up the offer of a training course could have their benefits stopped, under new plans unveiled today.
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