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Government to bring back EU-derived law on equal pay months after scrapping it | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds

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Government to bring back EU-derived law on equal pay months after scrapping it | Consensus HR - Herts, Beds

Other media channels pick up on the story first reported by the FT yesterday whereby the UK government has announced that it will reinstate equal pay protection for women after an EU law guaranteeing it was scrapped. The protection, which aimed to help workers whose jobs had been outsourced, was among some 600 EU laws which the government announced in May that it would scrap by the end of the year, in the retained EU law bill. However, the government has now committed to reinstating the right under UK law. The government’s Equalities Hub spokesperson stated that there will be no reduction in equal pay protections and that new legislation will be laid in Parliament by the end of the year. Labour’s shadow women and equalities secretary, Anneliese Dodds, criticised the government’s U-turn and questioned its commitment to protecting equal pay rights for women.

 

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Our HR Comment: – Government to bring back EU-derived law on equal pay months after scrapping it.

Matthew P Chilcott, FCIPD, ACEL, Owner of Consensus HR comments: “This is an interesting article firstly announce in the FT regarding Equal Pay and one of the many proposed EU laws to be scrapped by the Government.  In this instance it has been reinstated and makes you wonder how many of the 600 law will be changed if ever as time goes on.

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Immigration can help push down UK inflation, says IMF deputy 

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Immigration can help push down UK inflation, says IMF deputy 

Immigration that fills gaps in the UK’s domestic jobs market can help push down inflation, the deputy head of the International Monetary Fund has said. Gita Gopinath told BBC Newsnight that “with inflation as high as it is, having workers who can fill the shortages in some of the sectors that we’re seeing right now will help with bringing inflation down.” Economists have identified the UK’s tight labour market, exacerbated by the impact of Brexit on flows of European Union workers and the impact of the pandemic, as one of the main contributory factors to high domestic inflation. Meanwhile, in an interview with the Financial Times, Gopinath warns that artificial intelligence risks “substantial disruptions” and calls on governments to craft new rules to prepare for the nascent technology

 

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Our Comments: – Immigration can help push down UK inflation, says IMF deputy 

Matthew Pinto-Chilcott, FCIPD, ACEL, Owner of Consensus HR comments: “We have written a number of blogs on inflation and the current skill shortage in the UK and this recent article demonstrates one opinion of from the IMF but what are your views on this?  I know from talking to former colleagues within the retail and catering industry that this is currently a major issue with employment but will be interesting to hear from others?”

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Employee, Worker or Self-Employed … What’s the Difference

UK firms recruit skilled workers from Africa and Asia

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UK firms recruit skilled workers from Africa and Asia

Figures seen by Sky News show that UK firms are recruiting skilled workers from Africa and Asia to plug staff shortages. Since January 2021, the new post-Brexit migration system has made it easier for workers outside of Europe to enter the UK. India, South Africa, and Ghana are among the countries that are having success with the new skilled visa route. Businesses are making use of the new post-Brexit migration system to bring in IT professionals, nurses and accountants. The data, which was obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, suggests that businesses are willing to absorb the cost of sponsorship to secure the talent they need, even though the fees levied by the Home Office are high. Louisa Cole, principal associate at Eversheds Sutherland, observed: “Since the UK exited lockdown, we have seen skills shortages exposed and businesses look overseas for talented workers to plug the gaps revealed . . . We knew that UK businesses leaned on international talent, but since leaving the EU many have looked further afield than the EU as freedom of movement ended.” She added: “In some respects there is now a level playing field for those outside of the EU when coming to the UK . . . This has been evident in the likes of the financial services sector where UK firms have brought more talent from countries such as India, China, Nigeria and South Africa post-Brexit.”

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Our Comments:  UK firms recruit skilled workers from Africa and Asia

Matthew Pinto-Chilcott, FCIPD, ACEL, Owner of Consensus HR comments: “This is an interesting article from Sky News and the information they gained under the Freedom of Information Act.  Brexit has caused many problems with recruitment for employers and especially areas such as Hospitalities and retail who the option of sponsorship and the costs involved is not a suitable resolution.  This article really highlights the importance of looking after your team and retaining talent within the business through successful HR best practice and legal procedures.  However, it does not mean though that unproductive team members should be retained if a company has tried to get the best from them through development and other best practice / legal processes.”

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UK firms recruit skilled workers from Africa and Asia

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