Parliament, trade unions and businesses to be given a role in shaping the future of workers’ rights after Brexit.
The government has made a commitment not to reduce the standards of workers’ rights from EU laws retained in UK law. New legislation changing those laws will be assessed as to whether they uphold this commitment.
- Parliament to be given a vote on adopting future EU rules on workers’ rights
- government will consult with trade unions and businesses on future workers’ rights proposals
- proposals include introducing a single enforcement body to protect vulnerable and agency workers
- new parliamentary power builds on the government’s Good Work Plan, announced last year
The measures will require Parliament to be given regular updates on changes to EU legislation in this area and will give MPs a choice on the action government will take in response, including whether MPs want to decide that the UK should remain aligned with the EU. In preparing those updates, trade unions, businesses and the relevant select committees of Parliament will be consulted with.