The Government has published its response to the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices. The Taylor Review was published in July 2017 and made a number of recommendations following its review of the gig economy.
The response included a number of proposals that the Government are considering, including day-one rights for all workers, reviewing the redundancy legislation in relation to pregnancy and maternity, and tougher enforcement measures and penalties for employers who breach existing employment protections.
Interestingly, the Government has rejected the review’s recommendation to reverse the burden of proof in employment status cases. At present the Government’s response on employment practices has very little impact on the ‘gig economy’ and it appears that any changes that may be made will not result in any significant overhaul.
Following its response, the Government has issued four consultations on the following, which you can provide your response to.