All resources: United Kingdom

Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act of 17 July 2013

The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations No. 1471 of 12 June 2013

World of Work 2013: Country Brief on the United Kingdom

Unemployment remains stagnant held back by low wage growth and depressed investment – although CEO pay remains elevated. Moving forward, the challenge is support employment and incomes while paving the foundation for long-term growth through...

Confederation of Labour of Russia developing migration strategy

On April 16 Moscow hosted a conference on management, representation and protection of labour migrants’ rights and trade unions’ experience and prospects. It was organized by the Centre for Social and Labour Rights, the Confederation of Labour of...

Discrimination

The sex and race workplace double whammy

Ethnic minority women face double discrimination in the workplace because of their race and their gender. Many fail at the application stage simply because of their names.

Plan safe, plan healthy: Guidelines for developing national programmes on occupational safety and health

This guide will serve as a useful source of information for those involved in preparing national programmes on occupational safety and health (OSH) and, consequently, will deliver an improvement in working conditions and a reduction in work-related...

Annual health and safety statistics report 2011/12

The latest top level statistics on work-related ill health, workplace fatalities and injuries, and enforcement in Great Britain.

World Teachers Day

Teachers struggle to be top of the class

Teachers face severe challenges in different parts of the world and are still under pressure to produce results. As the profession marks World Teachers Day, two teachers working thousands of miles apart tell their stories.

Interview with The Times

ILO Chief warns of austerity’s ‘toxic’ impact

In an interview with The Times newspaper, the head of ILO warned that austerity measures in southern European countries risk having “quite harmful consequences”. He was more positive about the outlook in Britain.

Video News Release

Taking Decent Work on Board

When the ILO adopted the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) in February 2006, Director-General Juan Somavia called it "making labour history" for seafarers around the world.The MLC, 2006, will come into force 12 months after ratification by 30...

Presentation made at the ILO/EC "Public Sector adjustments in Europe" by Damian Grimshaw, United Kingdom

Events Report: 2012 World Day for Safety and Health at Work

The document outlines the activities that took place around the world on the occasion of the 2012 SafeDay.

G20 Development Governance, 1999-2011: Increase, Institutionalization, Impact - Employment Policy Department Knowledge-Sharing Conference

The Employment Policy Department’s One-Day Knowledge-Sharing Conference took place on 21 November 2011 at ILO headquarters in Geneva. Its goal was to provide a forum for distinguished external experts to share their knowledge on the evolution of...

Job creation and growth in the Ethiopian cut flowers industry - Employment Policy Department Knowledge-Sharing Conference

The Employment Policy Department’s Knowledge-Sharing Conference was held on 21 November 2011 at ILO headquarters in Geneva. Its goal was to provide a forum for distinguished external experts to share their knowledge on the evolution of the global...

Responsible contracting: An approach aimed at improving social and labour practices in the property services sector

Research paper on the property services sector, and in particular on the provision of cleaning and security services, prepared as background for an ILO meeting on Private employment agencies in private services sectors, 18–19 October 2011.

Video: A Day in the Life of Jacqueline Minchin

This film shows a young woman with Down’s syndrome and her daily routine at the Penglais Compehensive School, Wales, where she works. It serves as a powerful testimony for how positive work environments allow people with intellectual disabilities to...

Differences between Work Cultures: Internal company comparison between Germany and the UK; Development of measures

Presentation delivered by Dr. Oliver Polanz, Head of the Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Protection Center of the Hochtief Solutions AG Germany, at the ILO International Safety Conference 2011 in cooperation with ISSA.

Changing the Health and Safety Culture of the UK Construction Industry

Presentation delivered by Mr Philip White, London Health and Safety Executive, at the ILO International Safety Conference 2011 in cooperation with ISSA.

Study on Labour Inspection Sanctions and Remedies: The case of the United Kingdom

This report describes the main features of the UK legal system for enforcement of labour standards, with a focus on the key strategies and sanctions available to government agencies responsible for oversight and enforcement of minimum employment...

Theme 1: Labour Court Lay Judges - United Kingdom