Written question asked by Baroness Stedman-Scott (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026. It was answered by Lord Leong (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Working Hours
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with businesses about the length of the reference period of the guaranteed hours provisions in the Employment Rights Act 2025 to protect access to flexible working.
- Answer
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Ministers and officials have engaged extensively with business, trade unions and representative organisations on the zero hours measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025, including about the length of the reference period. We continue to meet regularly with business representative organisations and trade unions.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL892
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Flexible working Working hours
- Legislation
- Employment Rights Act 2025
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- 2026-06-24 15:58:35 +0100
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