In the latest series of meetings on the Make Work Pay plan, the
Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary
will today [Tuesday 3
September] host a Business Breakfast to discuss the upcoming
legislation.
It follows a meeting last month with business representative
organisations including the British Chambers of Commerce,
Federation of Small Businesses, CBI and Make UK as well as trade
unions to discuss the Bill.
Today's meeting comes as part of a government commitment to
develop the plan in partnership with business leaders and
industry groups, as well as trade unions.
This meeting will be an opportunity for Ministers to set out the
ambition for the Employment Rights Bill and wider Make Work Pay
programme, which will modernise the world of work by ending
exploitative zero-hour contracts, extending day one employment
protections on unfair dismissal and delivering a genuine living
wage.
Ministers will update businesses on the progress made so far and
what to expect over the coming weeks and months, and ministers
are also expected to reassure business leaders that they will be
involved every step of the way.
The Business Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister will continue to
have engagements with businesses, industry representatives and
trade unions in the coming weeks ahead of the legislation being
introduced, and throughout its passage in parliament.
Deputy Prime Minister said:
This government is pro-worker and pro-business, and we are
committed to working with our brilliant businesses across the
country to create a stronger, growing economy and to raise living
standards as a result.
We will work with all partners as we shape our plan to Make Work
Pay, so we get the win-win of greater productivity and a fairer
working environment for staff.
Business Secretary said:
Our plan to make work pay will always be unashamedly pro-worker
and pro-business and I'm determined to work in partnership with
businesses and trade unions and ensure their voices are heard
every step of the way.
The central driving force behind our plan to Make Work Pay is to
deliver growth. Our Bill will modernise the world of work to
create a better supported workforce, which will boost
productivity and in turn create the right conditions for
businesses to grow.
The UK currently has one of the least protected labour markets
compared to our international partners. It's time to work
together to deliver meaningful reforms that will transform the
world of work for the benefit of businesses and workers.
