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Redundancy Claims And Worker Protections In Strangford

17 November 2020 · 0 other contributors · 826 words

Opened by Jim Shannon DUP Strangford

Responding minister: Not recorded

EconomyEmployment

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At a glance

Jim Shannon raised concerns about redundancy claims and worker protections in strangford in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • Concerns raised about high redundancy claims in Strangford, nearly 2700 unemployment benefit claimants, doubling since March.
  • Young people aged 18-24 particularly affected with a significant increase in claimants.
  • Asked for urgent government intervention to protect workers from exploitative practices, including unfair contract changes.

Key requests to Government

I am asking for urgent intervention to protect workers from unscrupulous practices, especially those being exploited during this challenging period. We need legislative frameworks that prevent companies from drawing up new contracts or job descriptions in a way that is unfair to employees.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Jim Shannon DUP Strangford

I am concerned about the high number of redundancy claims in Strangford despite support schemes. There were almost 2,700 actual claimants for unemployment benefits, which is double the number from March this year. Young people aged 18-24 are particularly affected with a significant increase in claimants. I also highlighted issues faced by airline staff who have been forced to accept altered terms and conditions or face redundancy.

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