All 2 Debates between Tracy Brabin and Margot James

Taylor Review: Working Practices

Debate between Tracy Brabin and Margot James
Tuesday 11th July 2017

(6 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Margot James Portrait Margot James
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I cannot accept the premise behind the hon. Gentleman’s question. We are not seeking to end zero-hours contracts, because too many people want them and the flexibility associated with them, but we are seeking to root out abuse where it exists.

Tracy Brabin Portrait Tracy Brabin (Batley and Spen) (Lab/Co-op)
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The Taylor review recommends that the Government should make it easier for people in flexible arrangements to take their holiday entitlement. In the past, the Minister has struggled to explain the Government’s powers in this area. Will she tell us what powers currently exist to enforce the payment of holiday pay and, with the summer fast approaching, will she act on the Taylor report’s recommendations swiftly?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tracy Brabin and Margot James
Tuesday 27th June 2017

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Tracy Brabin Portrait Tracy Brabin (Batley and Spen) (Lab/Co-op)
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T3. Research by Citizens Advice found that half the people on zero-hours contracts, and two thirds of people on temporary contracts, worryingly believe that they are not entitled to paid holiday. Kirklees citizens advice bureau has found employers deliberately misleading workers about their rights. What steps is the Minister taking to make sure that workers are aware of their rights to a fair holiday? What repercussions will there be for companies that mislead staff? Can the Minister confirm when the Taylor review will be published?

Margot James Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (Margot James)
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The hon. Lady is right to draw attention to workers who are misled and workers who believe erroneously that they have fewer rights than they do. We are absolutely committed that any individual, whatever contract they are on, is entitled to their rights. We have increased the powers open to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs to enforce those rights.