Category: remuneration
Legislation aimed at boosting seafarers’ pay gets royal assent – The Independent
‘Legislation aimed at boosting seafarers’ pay has passed its final hurdle but may not immediately improve earnings.’
The Independent, 23rd March 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Boy George and Culture Club members pay ex-drummer £1.75m after legal dispute – The Guardian
‘Jon Moss, a founding member of Culture Club, will be paid £1.75m by his former bandmates, who have reached a settlement with him instead of commencing a high court trial.’
The Guardian, 22nd March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ministers face legal battle with criminal solicitors over legal aid – The Guardian
‘Ministers could face a legal battle over their refusal to increase legal aid rates for criminal defence solicitors in England and Wales by the minimum recommended in an independent review. The Law Society, the professional body for solicitors, claims there has been an “unlawful and irrational” failure to implement the 15% minimum increase recommended by Christopher Bellamy as necessary to sustain the future of the criminal justice system.’
The Guardian, 1st March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Performers make pitiful returns on streaming their music, MPs say – The Independent
‘Performers and creators are making a “pitiful” amount of money from streaming their music online, MPs have said. Musicians should receive a fairer share of revenues and there should be a “complete reset” of the streaming market, according to the digital, culture, media and sport (DCMS) committee.’
The Independent, 23rd January 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Research briefing: Seafarers’ Wages Bill [HL] 2022-23 – House of Commons Library
‘This briefing will discuss the Government’s Bill to ensure seafarers with close ties to the UK are paid at least an equivalent to the UK national minimum wage while they are in UK waters.’
House of Commons Library , 14th November 2022
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Keeping tips from workers could be illegal under new law -BBC News
‘Employers not paying workers their tips in their entirety, without deductions, may soon become illegal.’
BBC News, 30th October 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk