Industry argues reforms would undermine jobs market in letter to business secretary
Ministers claim the reforms are ‘pro-business’ but companies remain uneasy over the effect on hiring and costs
From ending zero-hour contracts to boosting benefits, Britain’s new government wants to shift power back to staff
These arrangements remain a blight on Britain’s labour market
Research by Resolution Foundation will increase calls for reform of UK workers’ rights
Umbrella union body says most employees on zero-hour contracts have been ‘stuck’ in same job for a year or more
But employees in north and Midlands struggling more than those in south to find fair pay and predictable hours
Employers in city region sign charter aimed at improving wages and workers’ treatment
Proposals would see businesses forced to compensate workers for cancelled shifts
Flexible contracts suit employers but many workers pay the price with their own health
Unions criticise government proposals to improve worker protection while retaining flexibility
Labour risks alienating employers with efforts to tackle insecurity
John McDonnell’s father and grandfather were casual workers at Liverpool docks
Unemployment at 40-year low fails to dent use of notorious working arrangement
First decline since 2011 adds support to Bank of England rate-rise hawks
But PM resists parental pay for self-employed as Taylor review urges gig economy reform
Taylor proposals on labour market likely to anger business and disappoint unions
With Brexit looming, we must get to grips with shifting work patterns
‘Gig economy’ increases racial disparities in the labour market, TUC data show
Stopping ‘lazy’ bosses shifting risk to employees a priority in Matthew Taylor report
Zeldin’s ‘zero hours’ play Beyond Caring is being adapted for a new production in Chicago
Bank employs hundreds in UK on terms that represent new twist in labour market
Weak wage growth and rising inflation put squeeze on living standards
