Minister promises UK will maintain 48-hour opt-out
New trade and industry secretary Alan Johnson has told Personnel Today that there is 'no way' the Government will give up the UK's opt-out from the 48-hour working week.
Ministerial moves put Johnson and Blunkett in HR driving seat Alan Johnson talks to Personnel Today.
Opt out of taking liberties The 48-hour opt-out should go, argues Stephen Overell, as CIPD research suggests it is being widely abused by employers.
Also
European Parliament wants to scrap working time opt-out The European Parliament has voted to amend the Working Time Directive to end a worker's right to opt out of the maximum 48-hour week, but any change must be approved by the Council of Ministers.
Labour's third term agenda We look ahead to the employment agenda for Labour's third term, which includes the manifesto commitment to 'deliver… in full' the policies comprising the Warwick Agreement, which include measures to give temporary workers the same pay and rights as permanent staff.
Full employment and working in modern Britain: The TULO guide to the Warwick Agreement and Labour's manifesto commitments Read guidance from the Trade Union and Labour Party Liaison Organisation (TULO) on the implications of the Warwick Agreement, as published on TULO's Unions Together website.
Employees may be compelled to save into pensions Work and pensions secretary David Blunkett has refused to rule out legislation compelling employees to save into private pensions. XpertHR reports.
