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EHRC food factories report: Perfect storm has led to a race to the bottom

Commission finds evidence of widespread mistreatment of workers in the meat processing industry 13 March 2010 An Equality and Human Rights Commission inquiry has uncovered widespread evidence of the mistreatment and exploitation of migrant and agency workers in the meat and poultry processing sector. Workers reported physical and verbal abuse [...]

by × March 15, 2010 × Comments are Disabled

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Almost half of young black people are jobless, says study

Almost half of black young people are unemployed after a big rise in the group’s jobless rate since the recession began, a study showed today. An analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research showed that unemployment among black people aged between 16-24 was well over twice the 20% rate [...]

by × January 21, 2010 × Comments are Disabled

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New guidance on preventing workplace harassment and violence launched

GOVERNMENT, EMPLOYERS AND UNIONS BACK NEW GUIDE Employers, unions and the government joined forces today to promote new guidance on preventing harassment and violence in the workplace. The guidance, which follows a Europe-wide agreement between employers’ organisations and unions, aims to give practical help and support to firms and their [...]

by × November 18, 2009 × Comments are Disabled