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Fair Work Agency – Originally proposed as part of the Matthew Taylor report, but later dropped by the conservative government during COVID-19, there is to be established a new Single Enforcement Body to strengthen workplace rights. Currently, the National Minimum Wage is enforced by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and other employment areas by other bodies such as those dealing with Gangmaster. The scope of the Fair Work Agency is likely to expand to other areas of coverage which may include holiday pay rights and enforcement of other employment rights. Previously employees often had to be in a job for 2 years or more but things are about to change.
This practice dates to the English Civil War and symbolises the elected Commons’ independence from the monarchy. When the Monarch leaves the chamber, a new parliamentary session begins. In the King’s Speech, which took place on Wednesday 17th July 2024, the new Labour Government put forward its mandate for change, to put economic growth at the heart of its legislative agenda. Whilst committing to make no changes to the general Income Tax and National Insurance position for some time, several measures were announced that impact employment, pay and pensions. Included among the long list of 40 government-proposed bills (more even than Tony Blair’s government) was the progression of a new bill to cover employment rights. Employment Rights Bill “My Government is committed to making work pay and will legislate to introduce a new deal for working people to ban exploitative practices and enhance employment rights” [Employment Rights Bill]. The Employment Rights Bill is claimed to be a significant step towards delivering the Government’s plan to ‘make work pay’ – the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation. These proposals relate to Great Britain.
“In the Kin 17th July 2024, mandate for cha
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