Minister defends changes to UK workers’ rights against costs backlash

Published June 14, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Kate Dearden says reforms such as enhanced sick pay simply bring UK into line with other big economies

Labour’s radical workers’ rights reforms have simply put the UK on a “level playing field” with other big economies, the employment minister, Kate Dearden, has said.

Details

The government’s Employment Rights Act became law last year, with specific provisions being implemented this year and next.

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Source

Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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