Employment
Employment news from UK Parliament.
Government should reconsider adopting Grimstone review
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee publishes report on public appointments process
07 July 2016
MPs debate maternity discrimination
On 14 July MPs will take part in a Westminster Hall debate on maternity discrimination.
01 July 2016
Muslims and employment: what is the Government doing to close the gap?
Women and Equalities Committee questions Ministers on what the Government is doing to tackle islamophobia
10 May 2016
Universities and improving employment outcomes for Muslims
Women and Equalities Committee takes evidence on employment opportunities for Muslims
29 April 2016
Up to 21,000 pregnant women leave jobs because of safety risks
Women and Equalities Committee examines pregnancy and maternity discrimination, employees' rights and employers' responsibilities
25 April 2016
Government must bridge skills gap to cut staffing costs
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on the use of temporary staff in Whitehall
22 April 2016
How can we improve employment opportunities for Muslim women?
Women and Equalities Committee hears from Muslim Women's Network, Maslaha, and The Maryam Centre
19 April 2016
Young people's experiences of the transition to work: survey results
Social Mobility Committee publishes results of its youth survey
08 April 2016
Governments have failed a generation of young people, say Lords
Majority of 14–24 year olds are ‘overlooked and left behind' by Whitehall
08 April 2016
Introduction of the National Living Wage debated
Backbench Business debate on National Living Wage and related changes to employee contracts on 18 April in the Commons Chamber.
24 March 2016
Gender Pay Gap: Government failing to take action
Women and Equalities Committee publish report on gender pay gap
22 March 2016
Pensions Minister and Regulator questioned on automatic enrolment
Work and Pensions Committee hears from Baroness Altmann CBE on pensions automatic enrolment
08 March 2016
Apprenticeships inquiry launched
Sub-Committee on Education, Skills and the Economy launches inquiry into apprenticeships and the 'skills gap'
12 February 2016
Use of consultants and temporary staff examined
Public Accounts Committee reviews use of consultants and temporary staff in Government
29 January 2016
Employment opportunities for Muslims in the UK
Women and Equalities launch inquiry into barriers faced by Muslims finding employment in the UK
25 January 2016