New workers' rights - business winner or killer?

New week, the government’s Employment Rights Act begins to take effect. The legislation, a fulfillment of one of Labour’s biggest manifesto promises, changes sick pay, parental leave and unfair dismissal rights. Plus, future measures will target zero hours contracts. Keir Starmer has described the legislation as the “biggest upgrade in workers’ rights in a generation”. But - coming on top of increases in the National Minimum Wage, higher national insurance contributions and increases in business rates - many business owners are concerned. So, what exactly is coming down the track? And how can businesses get ready? Presenters: Dominic O’Connell, columnist at The Times and business correspondent at Times Radio Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times Guests: Brian Whiting, WH Pubs Shevaun Haviland, Director General at The British Chambers of Commerce Producer: Miriam Hall Senior Producer: Julia Johnson Executive Producer: Kate Ford Photo credit: Getty Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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New workers' rights - business winner or killer? is an episode from Tales of Silicon Valley by Anna Covell.

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This episode was published on Apr 3, 2026.

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