European worker rights: Employment Framework Directive
European Union workers won new rights against workplace discrimination on grounds of race, disability, age, religion or sexual orientation last night. However, agreement was only reached after compromise over whether the Employment Framework Directive would apply to the armed forces. During more than five hours of talking, ministers from the 15 member states backed the directive […]
Equal Opportunities Workshop
Online WorkshopEqual OpportunitiesTuesday 24 October, 13:00 BST Disability discrimination, sex discrimination, race discrimination, Employment Framework Directive etc. etc. etc. Is political correctness going over the top? Is employment regulation getting silly? Is the 'positive about disabled people' logo just a marketing tool? Or is there a real business case for being an equal opportunities employer? […]
Employment Minister backs jobs for disadvantaged communities
Employment Minister Tessa Jowell today pledged Government support for ground breaking schemes run by local communities to create jobs in deprived areas. Ms Jowell said the Government's New Deal Innovation Fund was producing excellent results in around 50 schemes across the country helping disadvantaged people find jobs. A further £9.5 million is available over the […]
