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New employment laws announced in Queen’s speech
The Queen's speech unveiled measurers that directly impact on the employment policies of small firms, such as the extension of flexible working and a new equality bill.
The equality bill merges several pieces of anti-discrimination legislation into one statue and promotes ‘positive action'.
This means that employers can legally choose between two equally suitable candidates due to race or gender to increase their company's diversity.
The measure has been met with disappointment from many in the business community. David Frost of the British Chamber of Commerce commented, "This could end up being a bureaucratic nightmare for small businesses."
The extension of flexible working rights has made extra 4.5m UK workers eligible. Flexible working was already available to those with children under-6, but the bill has increased this to include parents who have children under-16.
"Flexible working can give employers and employees valuable flexibility, helping to keep businesses profitable and to keep people at work," said business secretary Peter Mandelson.
The bill will allow eligible staff to work hours to fit in with their home-life, but employers can turn down the request if they feel it will negatively affect their business.
"The argument that the government are making, that this proposal will help the country get through the recession quickly is frankly absurd," said Miles Templeman of the Institute of Directors.
Post Date: December 4th, 2008
The equality bill merges several pieces of anti-discrimination legislation into one statue and promotes ‘positive action'.
This means that employers can legally choose between two equally suitable candidates due to race or gender to increase their company's diversity.
The measure has been met with disappointment from many in the business community. David Frost of the British Chamber of Commerce commented, "This could end up being a bureaucratic nightmare for small businesses."
The extension of flexible working rights has made extra 4.5m UK workers eligible. Flexible working was already available to those with children under-6, but the bill has increased this to include parents who have children under-16.
"Flexible working can give employers and employees valuable flexibility, helping to keep businesses profitable and to keep people at work," said business secretary Peter Mandelson.
The bill will allow eligible staff to work hours to fit in with their home-life, but employers can turn down the request if they feel it will negatively affect their business.
"The argument that the government are making, that this proposal will help the country get through the recession quickly is frankly absurd," said Miles Templeman of the Institute of Directors.
Post Date: December 4th, 2008
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