Brexit and workers rights

So far in the Brexit debate, scant regard has been paid by the government to workers’ rights. The government has not consulted with trade unions about the terms or implications of Brexit and only when facing certain defeat in Parliament did the Prime Minister belatedly pick up the phone to some trade union leaders. This is not genuine engagement with trade unions, nor a genuine desire by the government to protect workers’ rights.

If there is to be consideration of workers’ rights, it is essential to be clear about what is required to provide adequate protection. It is also important to distinguish between the measures that would require negotiation with the EU, and those that can be agreed to unilaterally by the government.

Thompsons Solicitors have prepeared A DETAILED BRIEFING NOTE with an outline as to the minimum protections required.