We have set out our initial view of the Employment Rights Bill ahead of its second reading in Parliament.
We support the government’s intention to strengthen the rights of workers. Several measures in the Bill and accompanying ‘Next steps to make work pay’ document may help to tackle longstanding issues faced by workers who are at a disadvantage in the labour market, including certain protected characteristic groups. Some provisions in the Bill may also support the UK’s adherence to international employment rights standards to which it has committed.
We understand that the UK government is proposing to consult on many of the outlined changes. We support this approach to ensure any new measures are pragmatic, realistic, and deliverable, not only from an enforcement perspective but for employers too. This will help to remove barriers that place individuals at a disadvantage in the workplace.
Read our full statement on the Employment Rights Bill
The above information is from News from the Equality and Human Rights Commission Equality Law NewsNewsletter Tue 05/11/2024