Give us a say on workers’ rights, plead businesses

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🗞️ Driving the news: The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) urges the UK government to involve businesses in the major overhaul of workers' rights legislation, warning that failure to do so could "spook" employers

🔭 The context: As the government focuses on economic growth, there are concerns that new employment rules might negatively impact employer confidence, particularly in sectors reliant on temporary work
• The REC emphasizes the importance of creating conditions that accommodate diverse working arrangements

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Ensuring fair and balanced employment laws can promote job stability and equitable working conditions, essential for sustainable economic development

⏭️ What's next: The government will need to engage with business leaders to address concerns and design legislation that supports both workers' rights and economic growth

💬 One quote: "Uncertainty about what new employment rules might mean... needs to be answered by designing the right conditions for a wide range of ways of working." — Neil Carberry, REC CEO

📈 One stat: Temporary workers make up about 6% of the UK workforce

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