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The Institute of Employment Rights A think tank for the labour movement. By providing comparative information and details of internationally accepted standards we hope to improve this situation."

We are a network of academics and experts in employment law and trade union rights which provides regular publications and conferences. We offer updates on employment law changes as well as critical analysis of the implications for workers and trade unionists of changes in government policy. Our Chair John Hendy QC says:
"We hope to provide the labour movement with the information and history needed to develop an alternative and more equitable framework of labour law. British working people have suffered for too long from some of the worst terms and conditions, and fewer rights and freedoms at work, in the world.

Transport for London urged to ensure London drivers are ‘not left behind’ by driverless cars.GMB Union add their voice t...
12/10/2026

Transport for London urged to ensure London drivers are ‘not left behind’ by driverless cars.

GMB Union add their voice to a London Assembly report urging transport officials to hold off on introducing driverless taxis:

Transport for London urged to ensure London drivers are ‘not left behind’ by driverless cars. GMB add their voice to a London Assembly report urging transport officials to hold off on introducing driverless taxis. 12 Oct 2026| News The GMB union has welcomed the London Assembly Transport Committ...

Bakers union vows to fight for Greggs jobs.Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union - BFAWU vow to “do everything within our...
07/10/2026

Bakers union vows to fight for Greggs jobs.

Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union - BFAWU vow to “do everything within our power to fight for and protect jobs” after Greggs announced plans to axe four factories and 740 posts.

Bakers union vows to fight for Greggs jobs BFAWU vow to “do everything within our power to fight for and protect jobs” after Greggs announced plans to axe four factories and 740 posts. 5 Oct 2026| News Bakers union BFAWU vowed yesterday to “do everything within our power to fight for and prote...

Finishing the Job: union leaders & experts say Andy Burnham’s Government must go further to improve working lives. Read ...
05/10/2026

Finishing the Job: union leaders & experts say Andy Burnham’s Government must go further to improve working lives.

Read about our joint fringe with the Campaign for Trade Union Freedom at TUC Congress:

Finishing the Job: Union leaders and experts say Burnham Government must go further to improve working lives Read about our joint fringe with the Campaign for Trade Union Freedom at the annual TUC Congress 2 Oct 2026| News This year, we returned to the annual TUC Congress with our usual joint fringe...

IER response to Consultation on Workplace Monitoring TechnologiesThe IER makes the case for meaningful collective voice ...
02/10/2026

IER response to Consultation on Workplace Monitoring Technologies

The IER makes the case for meaningful collective voice over the use of use of monitoring & algorithmic management technologies at work. Authored by Dr Joe Atkinson & Michael Ford KC:

Response to Consultation on Workplace Monitoring Technologies The IER makes the case for meaningful collective voice over the use of use of monitoring & algorithmic management technologies at work. This is the Response of the Institute of Employment Rights (IER) to the Government’s consultation, ....

Unions respond to Burnham’s first conference speech as Labour leader & PM.Trade union leaders praise radical vision, ask...
30/09/2026

Unions respond to Burnham’s first conference speech as Labour leader & PM.

Trade union leaders praise radical vision, ask for concrete actions to follow:

Unions respond to Burnham’s first conference speech as Labour leader & PM Union leaders praise radical vision, ask for concrete actions to follow. 30 Sep 2026| News Trade unions across different sectors responded to Andy Burnham’s first conference speech as Labour leader and Prime Minister, prai...

If you’re still at , or travelling home this afternoon, it’s well worth reading this piece by Andy McDonald MP - writte...
30/09/2026

If you’re still at , or travelling home this afternoon, it’s well worth reading this piece by Andy McDonald MP - written earlier this summer.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 should be seen as the beginning of a wider programme, rather than the end:

The Employment Rights Act 2025 should be seen as the beginning of a wider programme, rather than the end A second phase of employment legislation that builds upon the achievements of the ERA is an obvious option. 9 Jul 2026|Comment Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East Photo credit: Bob...

Delighted to announce Mark Fairhurst, National Chair of the POA, will be joining our panel of top lawyers, trade-unionis...
29/09/2026

Delighted to announce Mark Fairhurst, National Chair of the POA, will be joining our panel of top lawyers, trade-unionists & academics in our ERA special.

The Liverpool Update is one of our most popular events, so we recommend securing your place now: www.ier.org.uk/institute-events/

Steve Gillan, General Secretary of the The POA, will be delivering a talk on the Right to Strike at our Employment Law ...
29/09/2026

Steve Gillan, General Secretary of the The POA, will be delivering a talk on the Right to Strike at our Employment Law Update in London on November 18.

Our Employment Law Updates sell out fast so to book your place and avoid disappointment visit www.ier.org.uk/institute-events/

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