US EditionBan on ‘Exploitative’ Zero-Hours Contracts Won't Happen Until 2027
- The UK Government announced a phased plan delaying the ban on 'exploitative' zero-hour contracts and day-one dismissal protections until 2027.
- Following the delay announcement, ministers chose a phased rollout to balance worker protections with business realities, as Jonathan Reynolds emphasized the collaborative approach.
- The UK Government's roadmap delays the zero-hour contract ban until 2027, while implementing guaranteed hour contracts and reforms in April and October 2026.
- The phased delay to 2027 for banning 'exploitative' zero-hour contracts aims to balance worker protections with business needs, with unions urging immediate action.
- Looking to 2027, the government plans to implement comprehensive reforms including gender pay gap, menopause action plans, bereavement leave, and protections for pregnant women and new mothers.
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Evening Standard
Ban on ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts to come into effect in 2027
A ban on “exploitative” zero-hours contracts and “day-one” protections against unfair dismissal will not come into force until 2027 as the Government seeks to give businesses time to prepare for its workers’ rights reforms.
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World NewsBan on ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts won't happen until 2027
UK Government ministers have opted for a “phased” rollout of the changes in order to balance safeguards for employees with “the practical realities” of running a company.
Workers' rights reforms delayed until 2027 by Government | The latest National and International News
A ban on "exploitative" zero-hours contracts and "day-one" protections against unfair dismissal will not come into force until 2027 as the Government seeks to give businesses time to prepare for its workers' rights reforms. Ministers have opted for a "phased" rollout of the changes, which were a Labour manifesto promise, in order to balance safeguards for employees with "the practical realities" of running a company. | The latest National and In…
Ban on 'exploiter' zero-hour contracts to be implemented in 2027
“Day-a” security against the ban on ‘zero-hour contracts and improper dismissal will not apply till 2027 Government The businesses try ... Read more The post Ban on ‘exploiter’ zero-hour contracts to be implemented in 2027 appeared first on The Local Report.
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