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Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill - Sitting 1
08 March 2023
Type
Public Bill Committee
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses introducing a new right for workers to request more predictable working patterns under the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill. MP Grahame Morris supports the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill, introduced by Robert Syms, which aims to give workers on atypical contracts more predictable working hours. The statement discusses the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill, which aims to introduce a new employment right for workers to request more predictable working patterns.
Action Requested
The MP proposes that eligible workers, including agency workers and those on non-guaranteed hours contracts, should be able to request changes in their work pattern if it lacks predictability. The proposed regulations require a qualifying period of employment before making an application, with decisions from employers expected within one month.
Key Facts
- The Bill is supported by the Government and Opposition parties.
- Workers must have been employed for at least 26 weeks (expected) to make a request.
- Agency workers must work continuously for their hirer for 12 weeks during the 26-week period.
- The Bill aims to provide workers on atypical contracts, especially those on zero-hours contracts, more predictable and stable working hours.
- Morris notes that not having secure employment can have implications for hire purchase debt.
- Lack of suitable childcare costs the economy £38 billion a year.
- The Government supports the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill.
- The net cost to businesses is estimated at £16.9 million a year.
- The central estimate suggests that about 122,000 to 336,000 requests might be made annually through the legislation.
- Regulations will specify that workers must have been employed for 26 weeks before making an application.
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