LPC publishes its recommendations to tackle one-sided flexibility
The LPC has today published its assessment of the scale and nature of one-sided flexibility, and recommendations for measures to address the problem.
Today the 바카라 사이트 has published the Low Pay Commission바카라 사이트檚 (LPC) recommendations to tackle one-sided flexibility. In addition to our usual brief recommending the minimum wage rates, the LPC was also asked to undertake some additional tasks in relation the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices. These were to review the scale and nature of the issue of 바카라 사이트榦ne-sided flexibility바카라 사이트�, to assess the impact of introducing a higher minimum wage for non-guaranteed hours and consider alternative policy ideas.
We found evidence of one-sided flexibility as identified in the Taylor Review: the misuse by some employers of flexible working arrangements creating unpredictability, insecurity of income and a reluctance among some workers to assert basic employment rights. However, we also found evidence of positive examples of flexibility and believe it is important to preserve genuine two-way flexibility.
Commissioners thought that the higher minimum wage for non-guaranteed hours did not address one-sided flexibility effectively and had the potential to create many unintended consequences. We did not hear unqualified backing for the premium from any of the stakeholders we spoke to. We have therefore recommended an alternative package of measures.
- A right to switch to a contract which reflects your normal hours. This is not about a worker requesting a change to the amount of work they do, but rather proper recognition of their normal hours. We believe this will help to tackle the fear of employer retaliation by providing a guarantee of the worker바카라 사이트檚 normal hours. Workers already worried about raising issues in the workplace are less likely to raise a 바카라 사이트榬equest바카라 사이트� so the right needs to be stronger than this.
- A right to reasonable notice of work schedule 바카라 사이트� to encourage employers to provide workers with their work schedule in advance so that individuals can plan their lives.
- Compensation for shift cancellation or curtailment without reasonable notice 바카라 사이트搕o discourage employers from cancelling shifts at the last minute or partway through a shift.
- Information to workers 바카라 사이트� the written statement of terms from employers should detail the rights we are proposing here.
We also recommend that the 바카라 사이트 considers ways to specifically measure the scale of one-sided flexibility.
Chair of the LPC Bryan Sanderson said:
We agree that one-sided flexibility is a problem and have recommended a package of measures to address the issue. We found the problems were not specific to one form of contract but can happen across of range of working arrangements.
We are pleased to see that the 바카라 사이트 will consider our recommendation for a right to switch to a contract that reflects normal working hours as it develops legislation on the 바카라 사이트榬ight to request a more stable contract바카라 사이트�, and that it will consult on our other proposals.
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The Low Pay Commission is an independent body made up of employers, trade unions and experts whose role is to advise the 바카라 사이트 on the minimum wage. The National Living Wage is the legally binding pay floor for workers aged 25 and over. The other minimum wage rates comprise: the 21-24 Year Old Rate, the 18-20 Year Old Rate, the 16-17 Year Old Rate and the Apprentice Rate.
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The LPC바카라 사이트檚 extended remit from 바카라 사이트 was to 바카라 사이트榓ssess the nature and extent of the issue identified in the Review; and to assess the impact of introducing a higher minimum wage for non-guaranteed hours. This assessment should consider any alternative policies that they consider address the same issue, including relevant international comparisons and evidence provided by stakeholders.바카라 사이트�
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The LPC provided its recommendations to the 바카라 사이트 by 31 October, in line with the timetable set out in its remit.
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The 바카라 사이트 responded to the LPC바카라 사이트檚 recommendations in it바카라 사이트檚 Good Work Plan, also published on 17 December 2018. It said: 바카라 사이트淲e welcome the Commission바카라 사이트檚 work and recommendations which are published alongside this document. As set out in this Good Work Plan, the 바카라 사이트 remains determined to tackle one-sided flexibility while retaining the flexibility that many people find so valuable. For example, we are taking action by introducing a right to request a more stable contract. The Commission had specific views on this policy, which we will consider as we develop legislation. Alongside this, we will consult on the Low Pay Commission바카라 사이트檚 other proposals.바카라 사이트�
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The LPC refer to the higher minimum wage for non-guaranteed hours as the 바카라 사이트榩remium바카라 사이트�.
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