[Northern Ireland] Views sought on employment law reforms

In Northern Ireland, a public consultation on employment law reforms has been launched, Irish Legal News reports.

Issues addressed by the Employment Rights Bill include zero-hours contracts, ‘fire and re-hire’ practices, the operation of trade unions and work-life balance matters including the right to disconnect and family-related leave.

The consultation is reportedly seeking views on four aspects of a ‘Good Job’ - as defined by the Carnegie Framework - terms of employment; pay and benefits; voice and representation; and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Conor Murphy - NI economy minister - said, “Modernising our employment law framework is one of my key priorities. I want to take views on a range of issues, including how to tackle zero-hours contracts; ensure that tips left to workers are passed on to them in full; make it easier for trade unions to organise; and promote a healthy work-life balance so that workers can manage their work and family lives.

“This is an ambitious programme of work. I will continue to consult with business and trade union representatives to design a framework that operates effectively for businesses, for workers and for our economy. I encourage everyone to respond to the consultation.”

The consultation will reportedly run for 13 weeks from 1 July 2024 to 30 September 2024.

Source: Irish Legal News

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In Northern Ireland, a public consultation on employment law reforms has been launched, Irish Legal News reports.

Issues addressed by the Employment Rights Bill include zero-hours contracts, ‘fire and re-hire’ practices, the operation of trade unions and work-life balance matters including the right to disconnect and family-related leave.

The consultation is reportedly seeking views on four aspects of a ‘Good Job’ - as defined by the Carnegie Framework - terms of employment; pay and benefits; voice and representation; and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Conor Murphy - NI economy minister - said, “Modernising our employment law framework is one of my key priorities. I want to take views on a range of issues, including how to tackle zero-hours contracts; ensure that tips left to workers are passed on to them in full; make it easier for trade unions to organise; and promote a healthy work-life balance so that workers can manage their work and family lives.

“This is an ambitious programme of work. I will continue to consult with business and trade union representatives to design a framework that operates effectively for businesses, for workers and for our economy. I encourage everyone to respond to the consultation.”

The consultation will reportedly run for 13 weeks from 1 July 2024 to 30 September 2024.

Source: Irish Legal News

(Link and quotes via original reporting)