Solihull MP Lorely Burt has today welcomed the beginning of a consultation on new flexible working and parental leave laws. The proposals, which will come into force in 2015, extend the right to request flexible working to all employees and allow parents to share parental leave between them in a number of blocks.
Thousands of Cumbria County Council staff have had their pay reviewed at the end of stage 2 of the controversial single status scheme. Local MP Tim Farron says that this shows that the scheme is flawed and should be stopped immediately
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Foreign Office Minster Jeremy Browne has recorded this message for the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone celebrates the progress the UK has made recently, reflects on the challenges the government is working on now -- including equal marriage and equal civil partnerships for all couples, ending homophobic bullying in schools, and the international recognition of LGB&T rights -- and suggests how the public can get involved with delivering LGB&T equality.
Tuesday 17 May marks International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, highlighting the discrimination that persists against people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or non-gendered.