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Gig Economy: Legal Status of Gig Economy Workers and Working Practices

Tuesday, 20 February, 2018

This Lords Library Briefing provides information on current employment law, and what it means to be ‘self-employed’, a ‘worker’, or an ‘employee’.

  • Research Briefing
  • Employment
Gig Economy: Legal Status of Gig Economy Workers and Working Practices

Gig Economy: Introduction

Tuesday, 21 November, 2017

This House of Lords Library briefing provides overall information on the demographics and earnings of those participating in the gig economy, on gig economy working practices in each sector, and on the potential effects to be seen in the wider economy.

  • Research Briefing
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Employment
  • Science & Technology
  • Transport
Gig Economy: Introduction

Home Education (Duty of Local Authorities) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Monday, 20 November, 2017

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on the Home Education (Duty of Local Authorities) Bill 2017-19, a private member's bill introduced by Lord Soley (Labour), ahead of its second reading in the House of Lords on 24 November 2017.

  • Research Briefing
  • Education
Home Education (Duty of Local Authorities) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages
  • Research Briefing

    Unpaid Work Experience (Prohibition) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

    Friday, 13 October, 2017

    This House of Lords Library briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Unpaid Work Experience (Prohibition) Bill [HL] on 27 October 2017

    • Research Briefing
    • Education
    • Employment
  • Research Briefing

    Customs and Traditions of the House of Lords

    Monday, 07 August, 2017

    This Lords Library briefing describes the customs, traditions, rules of behaviour and courtesies for both Members of the House and the Chamber, their historical origins and development, and their continuing importance to the manner in which the House conducts its business.

    • Research Briefing
    • Government
    • House of Lords
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    Transport and Island Communities in England

    Friday, 14 July, 2017

    This House of Lords Library briefing has been prepared in advance of a debate on 20 July 2017 on the transport needs of remote island communities in England.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economy
    • Local Government
    • Transport
  • Research Briefing

    Queen’s Speech 2017 Day 2: Business, Economic Affairs, Transport, Energy, Environment and Agriculture

    Monday, 19 June, 2017

    This Lords Library briefing has been prepared in advance of the forthcoming Queen’s Speech, which is due to take place on 21 June 2017. The House of Lords is due to debate the Queen’s Speech over five days between 22 and 29 June 2017. This briefing is one of five prepared by the House of Lords Library to cover the themes of each day of debate.

    • Research Briefing
    • Agriculture & Farming
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Transport
  • Research Briefing

    Leaving the European Union: Status of Gibraltar

    Tuesday, 02 May, 2017

    This House of Lords Library briefing provides background on the government, economy and society of Gibraltar, its historical status, and information on recent debates concerning its sovereignty following the result of the 2016 EU referendum.

    • Research Briefing
    • Brexit & the EU
    • Defence
    • Economy
    • Foreign Policy
    • International Trade

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