Issue 723

Covid deaths at work being under-reported

A major discrepancy has been uncovered between the number of deaths connected with work due to the pandemic recorded by employers as opposed to official data.

Material differences

Workers who intend to go on leave to help look after their family cannot claim they are entitled to a level of pay applicable to workers who intend to adopt.

Carers are workers

In order for a labour union to be recognised it has to satisfy certain conditions which have now been extended to include those without a contractual agreement.