Hiring managers remain undecided as to whether the Labour government’s proposal to ban zero-hours contracts is a good thing for business, the economy and workers. That’s because every business and worker have a unique situation and salary band to determine whether a zero-hours contract is right for their circumstance. The high level of uncertainty was […]

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Labour has positioned itself as the “party of the self-employed”. Yet, will the party now settling into No. 10 get it right this time when it comes to worker status and family-friendly rights for the self-employed? Labour says in black and white in its paper Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering A New Deal […]

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What Contractors and Freelancers Need to Know The future of fixed-term contracts under a Labour government would likely be influenced by the party’s historical stance on workers’ rights and its current policy proposals. Labour typically prioritises strengthening workers’ protections and ensuring fair employment practices. Here are some potential changes and initiatives that could be expected: […]

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