Rees-Moggs proposals to reduce workers rights thwarted. For now.

[JohnD]

Looks like the government is scared of making itself even more unpopular this week.


https://www.ft.com/content/799ed62c-86bc-469d-a442-d1553c6e47ec

"Rees-Mogg wanted to slash workplace rights, including introducing a form of no-fault dismissal for higher earners and repealing the 48-hour week, according to senior government insiders."

"As well as introducing no-fault dismissals for people earning more than £50k a year, Rees-Mogg suggested scrapping corporate reporting requirements for the gender pay gap and the speed with which companies pay their suppliers, said people with knowledge of the discussions."

"The business secretary has also proposed removing rights that enable agency workers to “passport” to full employment rights, along with the repeal of the working time directive."

 

[blup]

Many so-called agency workers are actually employees but lack the will, financial organisation or means to get it clarified at an employment tribunal.

Blup

 

[motorbiking]

It wasn't clear if the proposal would include compensation or not. In reality firms can use capability/performance as a reason to terminate. Once you are on the "sh!t" list your number is up, so why have to go through the stress and pain of trying to hit a PIP plan if you can get some compensation and go.

For high earners you just negotiation a golden hello, stock or notice period to protect you.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

"The business secretary has also proposed removing rights that enable agency workers to “passport” to full employment rights, along with the repeal of the working time directive."

What's that about the 'passport rights' please, I've not heard of that?

 

[ellal]

What's that about the 'passport rights' please, I've not heard of that?

Quite simple really...

It's a term used about the right of an agency worker/temp to move on to gain the rights a permanent worker holds after a certain period of time.

 

[blup]

Companies currently pay over the odds the avoid the hassle and potential embarrassment of a tribunal hearing. It is more difficult for the public sector when unions want to make a point about bad employment practices. I would be very surprised if no fault dismissals extended to equality related dismissals.

Blup

 

[Colin Brenton]

"Tories hate normal working people"... This is hardly news, sadly.

Keep it in mind at the next election, though.

 

[JohnD]

The Conservative Party Chairman has no sympathy with working people struggling to get by

‘Get new job’ or cut back, Tory chair tells struggling Britons

‘Go out there and get that new job,’ says Jake Berry

www.independent.co.uk

No wonder they are called the Nasty Party.

'Cut consumption or get a new higher-paid job' says Conservative Party chair

Growing the economy is the government's aim, says the Tory Party chair at their annual conference, the day after energy bill costs rose for many people.

news.sky.com

 

[carmanmemoranda]

"Tories hate normal working people"... This is hardly news, sadly.

Keep it in mind at the next election, though.

People have very short memories though.

This lot really do need kicking into touch though,