UK Labour MPs are considering making the current moratorium on digital asset donations permanent. This follows Nigel Farage's resignation amid revelations of significant crypto-related "gifts" and potential influence on his policies.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s position is under serious threat after dozens of his own lawmakers called for him to set out a timetable for his departure, or resign, in the wake of heavy losses in local elections. Here’s what could happen next: Has a leadership contest been triggered? Not yet. On Monday, several ministerial aides stepped down and more than 70 Labour lawmakers publicly called for Starmer’s departure after his appeal for another chance seemingly fell on deaf ears. Some...
More than 70 Labour lawmakers are reportedly urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign following significant losses in local and regional elections. Four ministerial aides have resigned, citing a loss of public and parliamentary confidence. Despite mounting pressure, Starmer has rejected calls to step down, vowing to restore faith in his leadership.
More than 70 Labour lawmakers are reportedly urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign following significant losses in local and regional elections. Four ministerial aides have resigned, citing a loss of public and parliamentary confidence. Despite mounting pressure, Starmer has rejected calls to step down, vowing to restore faith in his leadership.
New labour codes have capped weekly working hours at 48, with overtime paid at double the hourly wage. Final rules for wages and industrial relations codes are out, paving the way for implementation. A National Reskilling Fund will support retrenched workers with new skills, financed by employers.
Indian labour laws protect employees' right to rest, requiring at least one day off per week and double wages or compensatory time off for holiday work. Experts warn that employers cannot force staff to work on Sundays or public holidays without consent, proper compensation, or contractual provisions. Documentation of off-day work requests is crucial for enforcing rights and seeking compensation through labour courts.
For employers and employees, understanding how leave works today is not always straightforward. This is because two legal systems operate side by side: the new central labour codes and the older State-level Shops and Establishments (S&E) laws.
