The UK’s strict sanctions for welfare claimants can leave many women trapped in “off the books” work.
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The government’s planned reforms contain some good ideas – but the challenges are huge.
The extreme levels of poverty endured by economically inactive people (as highlighted in the government’s own data) are a direct result of deliberate political choices to continually erode benefits.
Affordability is a question of political and policy priorities. If we want a fair and adequate social security system, we cannot continue cutting the resources of those who already have the least.
When it comes to tackling unacceptable forms of work, lessons can be learned from the global South.
Many millions are in need of short-term credit to supplement poor and exploitative pay.
The wealth bonanza enjoyed by top flight football clubs does not trickle down to many of their employees.
Despite performing the same job, one of BA’s three cabin crew fleets earns far less than their colleagues.
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Professor of Human Resource Management and Employment Relations, Sheffield Hallam University
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Professor of Accounting, Brunel University of London
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Professor of Law, Durham University
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Professor of Management, University of Bristol
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Professor of Employment Relations & HR Management, University of Birmingham
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Reader in Employment and Head of the Decent Work and Productivity Research Centre, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Reader in Entrepreneurship and Gender Studies, Manchester Metropolitan University