Employment Bill 2023-05-18
2023-05-18
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Q1
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Stop Hurt at Work reports that 27% of employees experience bullying or harassment, lacking a legal definition and clear restitution path. The government has promised employment legislation since 2017 but no Bill has been introduced in the current Parliament despite Matthew Taylor's “Good work” report recommendations.
According to Stop Hurt at Work, 27% of employees experience bullying or harassment at work with no legal definition and clear restitution path. Despite promises since 2017 and Matthew Taylor's 'Good work' report, no employment Bill has been introduced in this Parliament to protect workers from such issues.
The unemployment rate in York is at a record low of 1.4%, below the national average. Since the Good Work Plan was published, the Government have taken forward various commitments including the right to receive a statement of rights on day one and the right to request a more predictable working pattern.
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Assessment & feedback
The specifics of expanding employment rights for workplace bullying were not addressed. The answer focused on low unemployment and previous Government initiatives without commitment to new legislation or addressing bullying specifically.
Focusing On Low Unemployment
Highlighting Past Initiatives
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Q2
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Ministers have repeatedly promised an employment Bill since 2017, but it has not been delivered. Companies in the gig economy frequently strip back workers' rights and protections.
The government has promised an employment Bill more than 20 times without delivering. With companies in the gig economy stripping back workers' rights weekly, will the Minister clarify the Government's plans? If they do not intend to introduce protections for gig economy workers, will he apologise?
Paying the national living wage is mandatory with significant fines, public naming, and criminal prosecution for non-compliance. The national living wage applies to all employees and limb (b) workers, and individuals can challenge misclassification through an employment tribunal.
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Assessment & feedback
The question about the employment Bill and gig economy protections was not addressed; instead, the answer focused on the national living wage compliance issues.
Discussing National Living Wage Compliance
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Q3
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The government has promised an employment Bill more than 20 times, but it has not been delivered. Companies in the gig economy strip back workers' rights and protections.
Ministers have promised an employment Bill over 20 times without delivering; companies in the gig economy frequently strip back workers' rights and protections. Will the Minister clarify the Government's plans? If they are not going to introduce any protections for gig economy workers, will he now apologise?
Paying the national living wage is mandatory with significant fines, public naming, and criminal prosecution for non-compliance. The national living wage applies to all employees and limb (b) workers; individuals can challenge misclassification through an employment tribunal.
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Assessment & feedback
The question about the employment Bill and gig economy protections was not addressed; instead, the answer focused on the national living wage compliance issues.
Discussing National Living Wage Compliance
Response accuracy