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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 3 June 2025
Debate
Employment Rights BillContribution
Nor is there any clear evidence that raising the cap will significantly deter non-compliant employers. The kinds of businesses that consciously disregard their consultation obligations are unlikely to be swayed by the prospect of a few extra weeks’ pay. Meanwhile, those that make mistakes, particularly small and mid-sized employers navigating complex requirements with limited HR capacity, are still going to make them.
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