Employment rights minister denies bill will deter hiring

Employment rights minister denies bill will deter hiring

Labour’s employment rights minister has insisted that the government’s Employment Rights Bill won’t scare firms out of hiring, amid growing concern among businesses over the impact of rising costs and bureaucracy. Key private sector voices warn the bill will deter hiring, with more than half of employers polled by the Institute of Directors (IoD) warning the bill makes them less likely to hire new staff. But in an interview with City AM, Parliam…