Member

The stats cited in my last speech, and the those referred to by my noble friend Lord Jackson in his speech, would suggest that the uncertainty is lifting, but I am afraid that the picture is not good. By exempting micro employers, this amendment strikes a balanced approach: it recognises the importance of protecting workers’ trade union rights while being mindful of the disproportionate impact that bureaucratic obligations can have on small-scale employers. It is vital that our employment laws do not inadvertently stifle entrepreneurship or harm small business growth, which are crucial to our economy and employment landscape.