
The Employment Law Podcast
Welcome to The Employment Law Podcast, brought to you by Constantine Law and hosted by John Hayes. In each bite-sized episode, we'll cover the latest developments in UK employment law and their impact on lawyers, employers, and employees.
Get expert analysis, practical advice, and insightful commentary to stay informed and ahead in the evolving world of employment law.
The Employment Law Podcast
Ep 1 - The UK Election: 5 Labour proposals and what they mean for the economy
Hot on the heels of the UK general election, our founder John Hayes and partner Alan Lewis discuss some of the Labour Party's radical plans for employment law and their potential impact on economic growth. The main topics covered include in their analysis include:
- The proposal to simplify worker status
- The introduction of Day One employment rights
- The regulation of zero-hours contracts
- The ban on ‘fire and rehire’
- The right to switch off
- The importance of business immigration for economic growth.
Together, John and Alan highlight the potential challenges and costs associated with these proposals and raise some key questions about their alignment with the goal of increasing economic growth, so tune in and join the conversation.
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