Economy Minister Dr today met with
stakeholders to outline what the Good Jobs Bill means for
employers, families and society.
The meeting at Parliament Buildings was attended by
representatives from the community and voluntary sector, and in
particular organisations representing premature and sick babies,
carers, women, ethnic minorities, young people and older people.
Key measures in the Good Jobs Bill include:
- A right for zero hours workers to move to a banded hours
contract. But zero hour contracts will still be allowed
where work is genuinely casual or seasonal, and where that
flexibility suits both employer and worker.
- Tips, gratuities and service charges are passed on to workers
in full.
- Provide neonatal care leave and pay.
- Introduce a new entitlement to unpaid carer's leave.
- Reform paternity leave.
- Strengthen redundancy protection for pregnant employees and
those returning from family-related leave.
Minister Archibald explained: “The Good Jobs Bill reflects
significant work to deliver a balanced and considered package of
measures, representing the most significant reforms in a
generation.
“It introduces progressive changes to strengthen transparency and
fairness from the very start of employment.
“Taken together, these measures set out a clear vision for the
kind of economy and society we want to build, one that supports
families, gives confidence to employers and benefits everyone.”
Ongoing engagement with other stakeholders including businesses
and trade unions will be held later this week.
