Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
3rd Report - Make Work Pay: Employment …
Acknowledged
We recognise that there are a significant number of new employment rights that employers will need to understand and implement. We therefore call on the Government to consider how they use networks of employment support, both statutory and voluntary, to support employers in the implementation. We recommend that the Government …
Government response. The government states it will consult on implementation details and ensure sufficient support, recognizing Acas as a valuable partner with whom it is already working closely, but does not explicitly commit to tasking Acas with leading an information campaign.
Department for Business and Trade
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Recommendation
3rd Report - Make Work Pay: Employment …
Acknowledged
The Government’s framework for industrial relations provides strong principles that can help to shape a future settlement based on productive engagement between trade unions and employers. To develop this ambition, we recommend that the Government develops a clear and long- term industrial relations strategy to ensure that implementation of those …
Government response. The government committed to exploring the development of an overarching industrial relations framework that will set out its vision and provide guidance, engaging with stakeholders in its formation, but does not commit to a specific long-term strategy with resourcing details.
Department for Business and Trade
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Conclusion
3rd Report - Make Work Pay: Employment …
Acknowledged
The UK is at serious risk of becoming a ‘dumping ground’ for products made with forced labour if it does not keep up with our global partners on legislative reforms to tackle modern slavery. (Conclusion, Paragraph 85)
Government response. The government acknowledges the risk and its commitment to eradicating forced labour, stating it will continue to assess and monitor existing measures and emerging policy tools, and will consult stakeholders when considering further action.
Department for Business and Trade
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Conclusion
3rd Report - Make Work Pay: Employment …
Acknowledged
Laws are only as effective as those who enforce them. If the Government wishes to ensure workers are given strengthened employment rights, and that all firms benefit from a level playing field for labour standards, effective labour market enforcement must be prioritised. (Conclusion, Paragraph 94)
Government response. The government is committed to effective labour market enforcement by balancing resources, expertise, and coordination, and will monitor the effectiveness and consider resources for the Fair Work Agency when developing its enforcement strategy and annual report.
Department for Business and Trade