Key facts
- Businesses warn that a crackdown on zero-hours contracts may reduce flexible seasonal jobs.
- New rules were imposed under the Employment Rights Act.
- Angela Rayner is associated with the Employment Rights Act.
Business leaders have expressed concerns that upcoming regulations concerning zero-hours contracts will negatively impact the availability of flexible seasonal employment. The new rules, implemented as part of the Employment Rights Act, are expected to force companies to reduce the number of flexible roles they can offer during peak seasons, such as the Christmas period. This potential reduction in flexible work opportunities has been highlighted by business representatives as a direct consequence of the legislation.