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14 Sep 2012

Cutting safety inspections 'puts millions at risk' say unions

Government plans to abolish safety inspections in thousands of UK businesses will put the health of millions of workers at risk, say union leaders.
2 Mar 2012

Is making staff work on Sundays discriminatory?

In February 2012, an employment tribunal in England ruled that it was acceptable for a Christian worker to lose her job for refusing to work on Sundays. Savi Hensman explores the complex issues behind this case.
31 Oct 2011

Our hard times: muddle or conspiracy?

“It's aw a muddle, lass. Aw a muddle.” This was the dying lament of Stephen Blackpool, the power-loom operator of Hard Times who was driven to physical and emotional ruin by the ruthless economic and industrial system of his day.
28 Sep 2010

German Catholic Church loses employment case in European court

The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has dealt the Roman Catholic Church in Germany a blow over its employment practices.
26 Jan 2010

Lords vote to reduce protection for religious groups' staff

Human rights campaigners, trades unions and several religious groups have reacted with dismay to a House of Lords vote allowing religious organisations greater exemptions from anti-discrimination law in matters of employment.