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Making Work Pay: Government responses to consultation package
04 March 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses the Government's response to four consultations related to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) aimed at improving working conditions and rights.
Action Requested
The minister is tabling amendments to the ERB based on consultation responses, including measures for zero hours contracts, modern industrial relations frameworks, protective awards for collective redundancy, and statutory sick pay. The Government will also expand regulation of umbrella companies under the Employment Agencies Act.
Key Facts
- The Employment Rights Bill benefits over 10 million workers.
- Consultations received 629 responses on zero hours contracts for agency workers.
- Amendments streamline trade union recognition processes and extend digital access provisions.
- The maximum period of protective award will be increased to 180 days from 90 days.
- Statutory Sick Pay will be paid at 80% of an employee’s normal weekly earnings or the flat rate SSP, whichever is lower.
- An amendment to regulate umbrella companies for employment rights will be tabled.
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