The Employment Law Podcast

Ep 1 - The UK Election: 5 Labour proposals and what they mean for the economy

The Employment Law Podcast Season 1 Episode 1

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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