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Platform workers in Europe
How will the proposed new directive impact businesses, and what steps are larger European countries taking already to protect 'platform
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Employment Rights Bill sets out major change for UK staffing companies and platforms and contingent workforces
The government will consult widely over the proposals with reforms of unfair dismissal due no sooner than autumn 2026
Employment and pensions
UK government announces new Employment Rights Bill: what does this mean for employers?
Proposals around unfair dismissal and probationary periods not planned to come into force until autumn 2026
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UK government's '100 day' employment law bill to be published in October – what do staffing companies, gig platforms and users of contingent workers need to be ready for?
What 'day one' rights and zero-hours changes may look like in practice should be clarified soon
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UK Supreme Court says gig-working football refs likely to be employees for PAYE and NICs purposes
Decision has major implications for users of contract workers and other gig workers and for platforms and intermediaries
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UK Labour's 'New Deal for Working People'
How will use of agency workers and gig workers in the UK be affected, and what steps can be taken
Employment and pensions
HR pensions spotlight | Automatic enrolment: are you compliant?
Employers should consider a range of measures to help reduce the risk of non-compliance
IT and data
Cyber attack on a UK staffing company: a 'war story'
What lessons can workforce solutions companies draw from a recent ransomware attack that likely affected 250,000 people?
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UK government makes announcement on tackling non-compliance in the 'umbrella' companies market
Guidance due later this year will support workers and businesses using umbrellas, including an online pay-checking tool
Employment and pensions
How to bridge the gap in gender pay in the Netherlands to avoid surprises
Employers should prepare for impending legislation to avoid only having the option of upping salaries to bridge the gap
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EU agrees watered-down Platform Workers Directive – what will platforms and staffing companies need to prepare for?
The measures are not as far-reaching as once expected, but it may become easier for a wide range of gig
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All change for staffing and platform worker arrangements in the UK – new consultations, announcements and likely manifesto commitments
Budget announcements of 6 March and forthcoming general election point to big changes for sector
