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The UK government have unveiled the Employment Rights Bill, from 10 October 2024 the bill will help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK. The bill will bring forward 28 individual employment reforms, from ending exploitative zero hours contracts and fire and rehire practices to establishing day one rights for paternity, parental and bereavement leave for millions of workers. Statutory sick pay will also be strengthened, removing the lower...
First published
11 October 2024
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11 October 2024
community support centre
A new Community Support Centre has opened at Aberafan Shopping Centre provide support, guidance and retraining advice to individuals and businesses impacted by the decision by Tata Steel UK to transition to greener steelmaking at Port Talbot. The facility, opened by the union Community with funding support from Welsh Government, will support and provide bespoke advice to Tata and supply chain workers, their families and affected businesses with bespoke advice and a single, physical point...
First published
10 October 2024
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10 October 2024
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Shwmae Su’mae Day takes place on 15 October annually and promotes the idea of starting every conversation with shwmae, su’mae or shwdi! The event aims to show that the Welsh language belongs to us all – fluent speakers, learners or those shy about their Welsh. It’s an opportunity to have fun and share the language – in the shop, leisure centre, at work, with friends. In the past it has been celebrated by schools, restaurants...
First published
10 October 2024
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10 October 2024
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Future Energy Wales returns to the ICC in Newport on 12 to 13 November 2024, a premier opportunity to get up to speed and connect with all the key players in the Welsh renewables sector. Join industry leaders, manufacturers, innovators and policymakers at the most important event in the Welsh renewables calendar. The programme for 2024 showcases the economic opportunities and strategic partnerships needed to speed up the transition to renewables across the UK. Over...
First published
9 October 2024
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9 October 2024
Recycling
Recycle Week is a celebration of recycling across the UK. This year’s Recycle Week theme is ‘Rescue Me’. The campaign will run from 14 to 20 October 2024, focusing on rescuing recyclable items from the rubbish bin. It’s the one week of the year where retailers, brands, waste management companies, trade associations, governments and the media come together to achieve one goal: to galvanise the public into recycling more of the right things, more often...
First published
9 October 2024
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9 October 2024
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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published new resources to help employers understand their legal obligations and the practical steps they can take to best support disabled employees with hybrid working. The Equality Act 2010 places a duty on employers to make reasonable adjustments, meaning they must take steps to remove, reduce or prevent obstacles a disabled worker faces. Making these adjustments creates environments where staff can perform more effectively and achieve their...
First published
8 October 2024
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8 October 2024
Houses in New Quay Wales
Did you know you can lease your property to your local authority and get hassle-free, guaranteed rental income? The Welsh Government’s Leasing Scheme Wales offers landlords and owners of empty homes the opportunity to lease their properties to the local authority for between five and 20 years. The scheme provides a guaranteed monthly rental income and a full property management service from the local authority, without the need to pay commission. This means that owners...
First published
8 October 2024
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8 October 2024
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Free support to develop Welsh language services and to promote the Welsh language in the workplace. The Welsh Language Commissioner and the National Centre for Learning Welsh invite you to an event outlining the support available to you as businesses to develop your use of the Welsh language. This event is aimed at senior managers. 11 November 2024, 2pm to 3:30pm Principality House ,The Friary, Cardiff CFl0 3FA RSVP: by 10 October 2024 hybu@cyg-wlc.cymru Helo...
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7 October 2024
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7 October 2024
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Dyslexia Awareness Week from 7 to 13 October 2024, celebrates the diversity of the dyslexic community and the rich variety of lived experiences of dyslexia. This year the British Dyslexia Association is asking you to share your own stories of dyslexia during #DAW24 to raise awareness of the diversity of lived experiences within the community. Sharing your story can help demonstrate the importance of early support and intervention and help inspire others by showing that...
First published
7 October 2024
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7 October 2024
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Millions of workers will benefit from new laws which will ensure they keep 100% of the money they have earned through tips. Introduced through a Private Members’ Bill last year, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act and the statutory Code of Practice on fair and transparent distribution of tips came into force on 1 October 2024. These changes will require employers to pass all tips, gratuities, and service charges on to workers, without deductions. If...
First published
4 October 2024
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4 October 2024

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