Sunday, November 3, 2024

Employment reforms must work for business, says BCC

The huge changes announced in employment law in decades can’t work unless businesses are engaged and supported on them every step of the way, according to the British Chambers of Commerce..

Says the organisation’s Jane Gratton: “If the right balance is struck then we have the potential to get more people into work and boost economic growth.  But if the process is mishandled there is a danger these changes could have the opposite effect.

“It is important to stress that the legislation we are seeing today is a starting point. It is setting out a framework, and the detail and the mechanics of how this will operate will still need much further consultation.

“Many of these changes are going to need secondary legislation and it’s unlikely we’ll see major changes to business practices until 2026.

“But firms will want to see more detail on the timeline for these reforms and guarantees that there will be no surprises.

“We all recognise that a thriving workforce is more productive and that drives growth. We will continue to work with Government and the unions to ensure that a balance is reached. One that encourages businesses to recruit and has the right support for employees.”

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