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Logistics UK responds to government employment rights bill amendments


The government tabled its final amendments to the Employment Rights Bill on 4 March.

The government’s press release outlining its changes can be viewed here.

Bethany Windsor, Logistics UK's Head of Skills Policy responded to the consultation on the application of zero hours contracts measures to agency workers on 2 December, supporting the position that, if guaranteed hours must be offered, employment agencies should offer them, rather than end hirers. The amendments will allow zero-hours contract rights for agency workers, primarily placing responsibility on end hirers.

"Logistics UK acknowledges that end hirers have greater visibility and control over operational needs," said Windsor, "but the administrative and financial burden of providing guaranteed hours for agency workers in a fluctuating demand environment is unworkable.

"Where an end hirer has a consistent, predictable need for specific workers and is willing and able to take on greater responsibilities, an offer of guaranteed hours may be practicable, but Logistics UK members report that agency workers are predominantly used to respond to changes in demand, which is inherently unpredictable."

Additional announcements were made by the government concerning collective consultation, fire and rehire, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), industrial relations and umbrella companies.

Logistics UK has been working closely with CBI on responses to the Employment Rights Bill and we will continue to seek and represent members’ views, both directly with government and via the CBI, to support future consultations.

Published On: 20/03/2025 14:27:36

 

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