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Legal cases 12 Apr 2022

Matais and the phoenix company

After Matais* successfully sued his former employer at an Employment Tribunal for unpaid wages, he was forced to pay bailiffs to recoup what he was owed. But the bailiffs found the company insolvent, leaving Matais a victim of phoenixing.

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Research 2 Sept 2021

The Employer Checking Service needs fixing

The Employer Checking Service, used by employees and employers to prove an individual's right to work, is riddled with digital issues or technical difficulties. We explore problems with the service and propose potential solutions.

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One Year Of Covid 19 An Analysis Of Migrant Workers In The Low Paid Sector
Research 31 Mar 2021

One year of Covid-19: An analysis of migrant workers in the low-paid sector

Over the past 12 months we've supported hundreds of low-paid migrant workers to improve their employability, reclaim unpaid wages, and access Universal Credit, all in the context of a global pandemic. Here's what we learnt.

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Policy 22 Feb 2021

To protect hard hit migrant workers, the budget must centre recovery on livelihoods

Covid-19 has been hard on migrant workers. To heal the scars, the Chancellor will need to extend support schemes that protect the most vulnerable, and realise that recovery is not just about lifting lockdown, but livelihoods.

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Legal cases 6 Jun 2020

Diagnosed, dismissed, determined: One man’s fight for justice

Omar had been working as a street cleaner for over a decade when a diagnosis of osteoarthritis meant that he needed a less strenuous role. Rather than follow the GP's recommendations, his employer dismissed him.

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