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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 8 May 2025

Debate

Employment Rights Bill

Contribution

The broader impact of this policy, if left unamended, would be detrimental to both students and employers. Employers, particularly those in the student services sector, would be likely to reduce their reliance on student workers altogether. If universities and student unions are required to guarantee hours to students during breaks, they may choose to limit the number of students they hire in the first place, or even avoid hiring them altogether, rather than face that additional financial burden.

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