Workers’ rights Bill could lead to cost increases and job cuts, retailers warn

My son was assaulted at work, yet he was fired. What are his rights?

In the world of retail, workers can sometimes unwittingly come into conflict with customers. However, Dr Kirstin Ferguson says, it is an employer’s responsibility to see to it that their staff are properly cared for.

Workers’ rights Bill could lead to cost increases and job cuts, retailers warn

Labour’s proposed Employment Rights Bill includes a right to guaranteed hours, cracking down on zero hour contracts without the offer of work.

Recruitment surges for employment lawyers as businesses worry about worker rights overhaul

Employment lawyers are in hot demand, with law firms are actively seeking to bulk out their practices as the pending employment law overhaul drives uncertainty in businesses. The Employment Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament in October by the Labour government, aims to overhaul employment rights in the UK. The highly contentious package of employment reforms, which included 28 individual measures, was revealed in October. These included endin…

Stumbling Blocks Remain In Employment Rights Bill | BCC News - East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce

Ahead of the committee stage of the Employment Rights Bill starting in the House of Lords, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This is a critical stage in the process and the window of opportunity to get the right balance in the Employment Rights Bill is fast closing. “The legislation will usher in a seismic shift in the rules governing the relationship between businesses and their staff. Wh…

Retail HRDs say Employment Rights Bill will have negative impact

Most HR directors in retail believe Employment Rights Bill will have a negative impact, with half saying it will reduce headcount. The post Retail HRDs say Employment Rights Bill will have negative impact appeared first on Personnel Today.

UK retailers raise alarm over job rights reforms

As the Government’s Employment Rights Bill heads to the House of Lords for debate, major players in the UK retail industry are voicing strong opposition.The post UK retailers raise alarm over job rights reforms appeared first on Retail Insight Network.