Smaller businesses ‘could face higher costs under new employment laws’

The TUC says the assessment shows that the legislation is ‘good for workers, good for business and good for the wider economy’ (PA) - (PA Wire)

Small businesses could be hit with a higher cost burden to comply with the Government’s new employment rights plans, according to Whitehall’s own assessment of the legislation.

The Employment Rights Bill is getting its second reading in Parliament on Monday, which will present the first opportunity for MPs to debate the main points of the plans in the Commons.