Sick pay & minimum wage | What Labour's pledge could mean for HR

Under new plans announced by Labour, the party has pledged the same rights for all workers from the first day of their jobs.

According to these plans, the Guardian reports that all workers – from direct staff to those in the gig economy – would be eligible for the minimum wage, sick pay, holiday and parental leave from day one of their role.

The Labour party has also said that it would create a new definition of the term “worker” in law to ensure everyone in employment receives the same protections.

Labour will ban zero hours contracts and give workers the right to a regular contract that reflects their usual hours.

A single status of "worker" will give all working people - including gig economy workers - full rights from day one on the job.https://t.co/pCDzHZB1nq

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