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Big retailers say UK jobs at risk from guaranteed hours reforms
UK NewsBusiness•March 30, 2026 at 5:00 AMNational

Big retailers say UK jobs at risk from guaranteed hours reforms

By Sarah Butler•The Guardian - UK News

More than half of roles could be hit and young shop workers in particular could lose out, trade body warnsMore than half of retail jobs could be affected by reform to guaranteed working hours, making it harder for shops to employ people – particularly young workers – in part-time roles, the industry’s lobby group has warned.From April, the Employment Rights Act will introduce new protections for workers on sick pay, sexual harassment, parental leave and trade union recognition. Continue reading...

More than half of roles could be hit and young shop workers in particular could lose out, trade body warns

More than half of retail jobs could be affected by reform to guaranteed working hours, making it harder for shops to employ people – particularly young workers – in part-time roles, the industry’s lobby group has warned.

From April, the Employment Rights Act will introduce new protections for workers on sick pay, sexual harassment, parental leave and trade union recognition.

Continue reading...

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