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Surge of migrants into US cities has fueled political divisions but not ended labour shortages
Experts warn better data is required to drive policy as debilitating condition reduces workforce
Futures markets lean towards Fed acting in September after just 175,000 jobs were added in April
Also in this newsletter: ‘seismic’ by-election results for Labour, and G7 at odds over Russia’s frozen assets
Promise of hostile reaction to any dilution of ‘New Deal’ as party prepares to water down proposed reforms
But mainstream politicians need to be honest about the trade-offs involved
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivings
Restrictive clauses intended for highly paid workers now affect tens of millions
Move by food delivery companies comes after pressure from ministers over illegal working
The worker insecurity hypothesis versus Lina Khan
Financial companies scramble to rework contracts and tie down personnel after US Federal Trade Commission rule
There are other ways of retaining key workers and protecting trade secrets
Rishi Sunak has vowed to get people back to work but data indicates problems with the diagnosis — and proposed solution
Research by Resolution Foundation will increase calls for reform of UK workers’ rights
Lawsuit from US Chamber of Commerce and other groups argues rule approved by FTC will hurt business and economy
Big Four firm’s move prompted by government decision to raise salary threshold for skilled worker admission
Robot deliveries are becoming a common sight but in a world of apps and automation it's hard-pressed gig workers who ease the friction
Federal Trade Commission head says move will help raise wages but business lobby vows to sue
Discrimination against older employees particularly apparent in sector where executives openly state preference for youth
Victory was part of a $40mn campaign to organise workers at 13 mostly foreign-owned carmakers across the US
The backlog of cases at tribunals, often seeking compensation for minor slights, serves no one except the lawyers
Mental and behavioural disorders were most common cause given by doctors for ordering workers to take time off
Widespread use of restrictions to prevent staff moving to a rival prompts backlash
Sanctions short of dismissal ‘nullifies the right’ to strike, say judges in landmark ruling
Average earnings increased 5.6% in three months to February despite weaker jobs market
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