Business groups urge changes to employment reforms
- The UK's five biggest business groups oppose Rayner's Employment Rights Bill, stating it will harm economic growth and employment initiatives.
- They urged the Lords to closely examine and improve the legislation to balance business and worker interests.
- The letter warned that allowing unfair dismissal claims from day one would make businesses hesitant to hire.
- Business leaders noted that the Bill would deter employers from hiring young or long-term unemployed workers, affecting government job recovery efforts.
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