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A Liberal Democrats Government would increase the minimum wage by 20 per cent for zero-hour contract employees and introduce a raft of policies to create a working environment that protects employees.
The new, higher minimum wage for those on zero-hours contracts will seek to compensate workers for the uncertainty of fluctuating incomes.
As part of their plan for the future of work, the Liberal Democrats will also promise to establish a new ‘dependent contractor’ employment status for workers tied to one employer, which enshrines rights such as minimum earnings, sick pay and holiday entitlement.
The party will also give workers the right to request a fixed-hours contract after 12 months, which could not be unreasonably refused.
Sam Gyimah, Liberal Democrat Shadow Business Secretary, said:
“The Tories are gambling with our economic future which would make workers in the gig economy vulnerable to the consequences of a damaging and destructive Brexit.
"The Liberal Democrats, as the natural party of business, will improve pay and enshrine rights and protections for gig workers.
"The Liberal Democrats will create a brighter future for those who do so much to support how we live our lives today, while making sure innovative business models can flourish in the modern economy."
The new, higher minimum wage for those on zero-hours contracts will seek to compensate workers for the uncertainty of fluctuating incomes.
As part of their plan for the future of work, the Liberal Democrats will also promise to establish a new ‘dependent contractor’ employment status for workers tied to one employer, which enshrines rights such as minimum earnings, sick pay and holiday entitlement.
The party will also give workers the right to request a fixed-hours contract after 12 months, which could not be unreasonably refused.
Sam Gyimah, Liberal Democrat Shadow Business Secretary, said:
“The Tories are gambling with our economic future which would make workers in the gig economy vulnerable to the consequences of a damaging and destructive Brexit.
"The Liberal Democrats, as the natural party of business, will improve pay and enshrine rights and protections for gig workers.
"The Liberal Democrats will create a brighter future for those who do so much to support how we live our lives today, while making sure innovative business models can flourish in the modern economy."
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