Member

At this point, I highlight the following measures. There needs to be a change in the polarity of the guaranteed hours obligation offer to offer a more streamlined right to request. There also needs to be a recognition that the current arrangement does not work in the case of seasonal jobs; we will come to that. There needs to be a confirmation that the probation period will be nine months; this should not be left hanging while the Act commences. The statutory sick pay arrangements for SMEs need to be changed to ensure that the costs are shared. There needs to be a clearer picture of the role of tribunals, with the ability quickly to strike out cases that cannot succeed, and a better understanding of how the public funding of claimants will work.