New workers' rights - business winner or killer?
Episode description
New week, the government’s Employment Rights Act begins to take effect. The legislation, a fulfillment of one of Labour’s biggest manifesto promises, changes sick pay, parental leave and unfair dismissal rights. Plus, future measures will target zero hours contracts.
Keir Starmer has described the legislation as the “biggest upgrade in workers’ rights in a generation”. But - coming on top of increases in the National Minimum Wage, higher national insurance contributions and increases in business rates - many business owners are concerned. So, what exactly is coming down the track? And how can businesses get ready?
Presenters:
- Dominic O’Connell, columnist at The Times and business correspondent at Times Radio
- Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times
Guests:
- Brian Whiting, WH Pubs
- Shevaun Haviland, Director General at The British Chambers of Commerce
Producer: Miriam Hall
Senior Producer: Julia Johnson
Executive Producer: Kate Ford
Photo credit: Getty
Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com
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