Employment
Employment news from UK Parliament.
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Sports Direct recruitment agency questioned on rights of workers
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee examines protections and benefits for agency workers
28 March 2017
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Sports Direct recruitment agency questioned on rights of workers
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee examines protections and benefits for agency workers
28 March 2017
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Backbench Business Committee weekly meeting 21 March 2017
Watch live as MPs put forward a case to debate their selected subjects to the Backbench Business Committee
21 March 2017
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Disclosure of youth criminal records examined
Justice Committee assesses the balance between protecting employers and rehabilitation
15 March 2017
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Legal and tax issues in employment and gig economy examined
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee looks at changing nature of work
07 March 2017
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Legal and tax issues in employment and gig economy examined
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee looks at changing nature of work
07 March 2017
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MPs debate Jobcentre plus office closures
On 16 March MPs took part in a general debate in Westminster Hall
02 March 2017
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What effect will Brexit have on the UK's job market?
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 28 February at 3.35pm
28 February 2017
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Uber, Deliveroo, Hermes and Amazon questioned on 'gig economy'
Work and Pensions Committee hears on the support companies provide to self-employed workforces
22 February 2017
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Minister questioned on Jobcentre Plus closures in Scotland
Scottish Affairs Committee holds one-off session on the consequences for job seekers and staff
08 February 2017
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MPs debate the Armed Forces Covenant Report 2016
On 2 February MPs took part in a general debate in the Commons Chamber
27 January 2017
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Brexit: Labour Market - threat or opportunity?
The Economic Affairs Committee considers the challenges for Brexit and the Labour Market
20 January 2017
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Former offenders face "cliff edge" in support when leaving prison
Work and Pensions Committee publishes report on support for ex-offenders
19 December 2016
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Minister for Employment questioned on employment opportunities for young people
Work and Pensions Committee hears from Damian Hinds and Iain Walsh
12 December 2016
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Youth employment prospects examined
Work and Pensions Committee hears from charity representatives and young ambassadors
21 November 2016