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Employment rights reforms could cost UK businesses ‘£5bn a year’

Government analysis says low-paid workers will benefit most, with some shift workers earning an extra £600 a year

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Employment rights reforms will cost businesses up to £5bn a year, the government’s own analysis has warned. But low-paid employees will see most of the benefit, with some shift workers earning an extra £600 a year.

In the analysis, the government acknowledges that businesses will end up paying more, including on reforms to sick pay, paternity leave and zero hours contracts as well as administrative costs.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Government analysis says low-paid workers will benefit most, with some shift workers earning an extra £600 a yearUK politics live – latest updatesEmployment rights reforms will cost businesses up to £5bn a year, the government’s own analysis has warned. But low-paid employees will see most of the benefit, with some shift workers earning an extra £600 a year.In the analysis, the government acknowledges that businesses will end up paying more, including on reforms to sick pay, paternity leave and zero hours contracts as well as administrative costs. Continue reading…