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Workers’ rights plans could have ‘negative’ impact, watchdog suggests

Labour's Employment Rights Bill could have a negative impact on employment, according to Professor David Miles of the Office for Budget Responsibility .
The OBR noted that the proposed regulations may negatively affect employment and productivity due to reduced flexibility for businesses.
Mel Stride criticized the Bill, asserting it could cost about £5 billion and is holding back growth.

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Huge blow to Angela Rayner as budget watchdog issues warning over key plans

Member of budget watchdog warns of potential "negative" impact of workers' rights legislation on employment.

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Workers’ rights plans could have ‘negative’ impact, watchdog suggests

The Office for Budget Responsibility said regulations which ‘affect the flexibility of businesses and labour markets’ can have undesirable effects.

5 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce

Significant Concerns Remain over Employment Rights Bill - Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce

Ahead of the second reading of the Employment Rights Bill in the House of Lords this afternoon, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “While the government has consulted with business, and listened to concerns, the legislation still does not strike the right balance. “Some of the proposals are deeply worrying for employers. There’s a high risk of unintended consequences that could limit employment…

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britishchambers.org.uk

Significant Concerns Remain over Employment Rights Bill - British Chambers of Commerce

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City AM

Spring Statement 2025: Workers’ rights bill ‘net negative’ for economy, OBR says

The government’s workers’ rights bill will “probably [have] net negative economic impacts”, the independent fiscal watchdog has said. Labour unveiled their workers’ rights package – the Employment Rights Bill – last year, and measures were hailed by unions as “common sense” reforms for a “fairer economy”. But according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), which published its latest report on the UK’s economy today, the bill – which is …

5 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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