Labour introduced its key Employment Rights Bill to the Commons (on the 10th October), aimed at benefiting both the economy and employees by reducing unfair practices in the workplace and granting employees access to rights earlier in their career.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner stated, “This government is delivering the biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation, boosting pay and productivity with employment laws fit for a modern economy.”
She further emphasised, “Our plans to make work pay will deliver security in work as the foundation for boosting productivity and growing our economy to make working people better off and realise our potential.”
There is some uncertainty regarding the timeline for the Bill, although June or July next year seems likely.
We support the changes that strengthen worker protections and are optimistic that new initiatives such as the Fair Work Agency will enhance industry standards, drive compliance and reduce the non-compliance that negatively impacts businesses, the economy, and workers.
In addition to the Employment Rights Bill, the government has released a ‘Next Steps’ document for the Make Work Pay Plan, detailing their vision and long-term goals for economic growth, improved living standards nationwide, and the creation of opportunities for all.
As always, Focused will always stay up to date with any new consultations so keep an eye on our blog and social media for our sector specific analysis of their implications for contractors and agencies.
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There are only 3 weeks to go until the Labour Budget on 30th October and the industry is keeping an eye out for any hints about what measures will be discussed, including those attending the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool who left none the wiser. We should expect more hints to be dropped over the next few weeks and possibly some early announcements. Find out what we currently think the focus of the day will be on below.
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