General Election 2019 – The Independent Group for Change Manifesto – analysis of their employment promises

Continuing the theme amongst the political parties, the manifesto for the Independent Group for Change mainly focuses on Brexit, the NHS and Crime and Justice, but there are a number of employment law promises:-

1. A, “Legal right”, for employees to attend GP or hospital appointments.

2. Rights for employees and those working on flexible contracts to be notified of their shifts at least one month in advance.

3. The right for all employees to take bereavement leave following a death in their immediate family.

4. Providing workers with a basic level of critical illness and life insurance cover, with a clear right to opt-out if existing policies are already in place.

5. A tax break to help individuals relocating if they are seeking a new job across the country.

6. A tax break for companies that offer longer term secure career contracts to their staff.

7. A tax break for successful employers who offer short work placements to students about to leave school.

As the newest political party with existing serving MPs, the Independent Group for Change is evidently focusing on Brexit as its main issue on which to stand. Their employment law pledges do seem to focus on offering tax breaks to employers for providing greater security to its workers, as well as securing additional paid leave for workers in the event of illness or death of family members.

To read The Independent Group for Change’s full manifesto you can click on the link below:-https://voteforchange.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2020-Vision-The-Independent-for-Change.pdf

If you want to discuss the past or proposed changes to employment law, or any other employment issue, please feel free to email ben.stanton@franklins-sols.co.uk, or call our Employment Team on 01908 660966 or 01604 828282.