Working Hours
2026-06-10 · Department for Business and Trade · HL893 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of guaranteed hours provisions in the Employment Rights Act 2025 on access to entry-level employment and labour market flexibility.
Answer
The right to guaranteed hours will rebalance labour market flexibility so it works for both workers and employers.The government is consulting on these measures, including key details such as the reference period, hours threshold, regularity requirements ...