Hung parliament ignites HR worry over workers rights

A hung parliament has been called in UK politics, following a marathon election campaign that saw the country flock to the voting booths. And whilst many may be unsure of the result, HR professionals wait with baited breath over what this means in regards to promised policies and employment law changes.

One of the main points called into question following the announcement of a hung parliament deals with worker rights. The rise of the gig economy means that firms have been disputing what exactly constitutes an ‘employee status’.