Casualisation is an increasing reality in the workplace and in the workload of union reps and activists.
But help is at hand in a booklet on the issue from Labour Research.
Casuatlisation at work – a guide for trade union reps covers a range of issues including:
- key legal tests to determine employment status;
- false self-employment;
- umbrella companies and personal service companies;
- zero hours contracts;
- agency working;
- rights for fixed-term employees;
- the legal position of volunteers and interns;
- the basic statutory rights available to all workers.
At 88 pages long, it is a very useful guide to key issues facing many UNISON members.
UNISON branches can get multiple copies at a major discount.
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LRD: Publications onilne for UNISON members – subscriptions page