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Make Work Pay: Ministers Assure Businesses

UK ministers promise ongoing collaboration with business leaders as they prepare the Employment Rights Bill to enhance worker protections.

Ivan Golden by Ivan Golden
8 months ago
in Jobs & Employment
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Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds speaking at a public meeting. Photo by Department for Business and Trade.

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds speaking at a public meeting. Photo by Department for Business and Trade.

The UK government is stepping up its engagement with business leaders, promising that they will be integral to the development of the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill.

In a recent meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds reinforced the government’s commitment to making work fairer, more secure, and more rewarding for employees across the nation.

 

A Collaborative Approach to Employment Reform

In a significant move, the Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary met with prominent business leaders to discuss the “Make Work Pay” initiative. The government is proactively seeking input from businesses to inform its new employment legislation.

The government is introducing the Employment Rights Bill, a central part of this initiative, to modernize the UK’s labour market with a strong focus on strengthening worker protections and rights.

Jonathan Reynolds emphasized the government’s dual commitment to being both “pro-worker and pro-business,” highlighting that the forthcoming bill is designed to benefit all parties involved. The government has been clear: businesses will not be sidelined but rather will play a crucial role in shaping the final legislation.

 

Features of the Make Work Pay Initiative

The “Make Work Pay” initiative is a comprehensive plan to enhance the working conditions and rights of employees across the UK. Central to this plan are several transformative policies:

  • Genuine Living Wage: The Low Pay Commission’s remit will be expanded to consider the cost of living, ensuring a fair wage for all adult workers.
  • Banning Zero-Hours Contracts: To make work more secure, the government plans to outlaw exploitative zero-hours contracts, ensuring workers have contracts that reflect their regularly worked hours.
  • Flexible Working: The right to request flexible working will become the default from day one of employment, making it easier for employees to balance work with personal commitments.
  • Strengthening Workers’ Rights: The bill will introduce basic rights from day one, including protections against unfair dismissal and entitlements like parental leave and statutory sick pay.

The government is introducing reforms that will protect workers and create an environment where businesses can thrive by fostering a motivated and secure workforce.

 

Business Leaders’ Involvement Every Step of the Way

Throughout the meeting, government ministers reassured business leaders that their input would be vital at every stage of the legislative process. The government adopts this collaborative approach to ensure that the Employment Rights Bill is practical and beneficial for businesses while achieving its broader goal of making work pay.

 

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner underscored the importance of this collaboration, stating,

“This government is committed to creating a stronger, growing economy by raising living standards and working in partnership with our brilliant businesses.”

The government considers this approach essential for achieving the “win-win” of greater productivity and a fairer working environment. By involving business leaders from the outset, the government will craft legislation that balances competing interests, achieves effective outcomes, and garners wide support.

 

Main Elements of the Employment Rights Bill

Policy Area

Proposed Reform

Genuine Living Wage Low Pay Commission to consider cost of living
Zero-Hours Contracts Ban on exploitative contracts
Flexible Working Default right from day one
Workers’ Rights Basic protections from day one
Sick Pay Removal of lower earnings limit and waiting period

This table highlights the core components of the Employment Rights Bill, reflecting the government’s focus on creating a more equitable and sustainable labour market.

 

Looking Ahead

As the government prepares to introduce the Employment Rights Bill in Parliament, ongoing discussions with business leaders will be crucial. Ministers have committed to maintaining open lines of communication, ensuring that the legislation reflects the needs and concerns of both workers and employers.

 

Jonathan Reynolds summed up the government’s approach by stating,

“Our plan to make work pay will always be unashamedly pro-worker and pro-business.”

This statement encapsulates the government’s vision for the future of work in the UK—a vision where fair pay, job security, and business growth go hand in hand.

The coming weeks and months will see continued engagement between the government, business leaders, and trade unions, as the Employment Rights Bill progresses. This collaborative effort aims to deliver a modern, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for all.

 

Sources: THX News, Department for Business and Trade, Labour, The Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, Hibberts, & The Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP.

Tags: employment rights billgenuine living wage
Ivan Golden

Ivan Golden

Ivan Golden founded THX News™ with the goal of restoring trust in journalism. As CEO and an investigative journalist, he leads the organization's efforts to deliver unbiased, fact-checked reporting to readers worldwide. He is committed to uncovering the truth and providing context to the stories that shape our world. Read his insightful articles on THX News.

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