United Kingdom: bill unveiled to ‘upgrade’ workers’ rights

On 10 October, the new UK government unveiled its bill on workers' rights, which will aim to "boost pay and productivity". The bill contains 28 measures, including a ban on exploitative zero-hour contracts, an end to the practice of "fire and rehire", the right to flexible working and the right to sick leave from the first day of employment.

By Nathalie Tran. Published on 11 October 2024 à 12h25 - Update on 11 October 2024 à 12h26

Almost a hundred days after taking office, Keir Starmer’s Labour government presented its Employment Rights Bill to parliament. It contains 28 measures, including some pre-election commitments contained in the New Deal for Working People and subsequently reaffirmed in the King’s Speech. “This government is delivering the biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation,” said deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, adding that the bill marks an important step towards implementing the plan to “make work pay”.…

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