Archibald outlines what Good Jobs Bill means for employers, families and society
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has 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.
This meeting comes as part of ongoing engagement with stakeholders on the Bill and the Minister will meet with representatives from businesses and trade unions later this week.
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.
“The Good Jobs Bill reflects significant work to deliver a balanced and considered package of measures, representing the most significant reforms in a generation,” said the Minister.
“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.”
