53% of British SME leaders believe government funding is crucial for implementing the new Employment Rights Bill, banning zero-hour contracts and ending fire-and-rehire practices.
A Breathe HR survey found that over half of British SME leaders believe government funding is essential for implementing the new Employment Rights Bill, which is currently debated in Parliament. The Bill seeks to ban zero-hour contracts unless preferred, end fire-and-rehire practices, and enhance dismissal protections. While some MPs argue it could harm competitiveness, many SME bosses remain optimistic, seeing potential benefits for employee well-being and productivity.
October 28, 2024
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