Thousands of ‘self-employed’ had been expected to benefit from changes following report by Matthew TaylorReforms to the gig economy expected to improve rights for up to 1.1 million people have been delayed until next year, in the latest sign that Brexit negotiations are hampering domestic policy.
Ministers had intended to announce before the end of this month whether they would introduce fresh legislation on contemporary working practices. But that procedure has been shelved amid growing concern that reforms to boost workers’ rights could face parliamentary opposition from the rightwing of the Conservative party.
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Source: guardian.co.uk