UMVA has learned that Britain's ambitious overhaul of zero-hours contracts may have an unintended consequence, according to the country's leading HR body.
The proposed changes could lead employers to rely more heavily on self-employed contractors and fixed-term arrangements, rather than reducing the use of precarious contracts.
This warning comes as ministers aim to revamp the zero-hours contract system, but the HR body cautions that the new rules may prove too cumbersome to administer, driving employers to seek alternative, more flexible arrangements.
As a result, the very workers the reforms aim to protect may end up being pushed into more precarious and less secure roles, undermining the intended goals of the overhaul.
The concerns highlight the complexities of regulating labor markets and the challenges of crafting effective policies that balance flexibility with worker protections.
