This is the list of documents available for the submission Motion by Councillor John Carson:- "Council welcomes the UK Labour Government's introduction of the Employment Rights Bill to Parliament in October 2024. This landmark legislation represents a significant step forward in strengthening workplace protections and promoting fairness, dignity, and security for workers across the United Kingdom. Council recognises that, for over a decade, workers have faced increasing job insecurity, stagnating wages, and weakened rights. The Employment Rights Bill provides a comprehensive framework to address these challenges, enhancing justice and protection for all workers. Council notes the following transformative measures introduced by the Employment Rights Bill: 1. Ending Exploitative Practices " Ban on Exploitative Zero-Hours Contracts: Guarantees the offer of predictable, regular hours for millions of workers. " Minimum Notice for Shift Changes: Requires employers to provide reasonable notice of shifts and changes to shifts . 2. Promoting Work-Life Balance " Enhanced Right to Flexible Working : Establishes flexibility as a default right for all employees from day one. " Enhanced Parental Rights: Extends parental leave and pay entitlements, supporting working families. 3. Strengthening Job Security " Protection Against Unfair Dismissal: Expands workers' ability to challenge unfair treatment. " Protections for Pregnant Workers: Strengthens rights during and after pregnancy to prevent workplace discrimination. 4. Empowering Workers " Improved Trade Union Rights. " Right to Redress: Provides workers with clearer avenues to seek justice for workplace grievances. Council believes that this Bill will deliver greater job security, fairer wages, support for families, and a more inclusive and empowered workforce. Council further notes that Glasgow's workforce will particularly benefit from this legislation, as many workers in the city are employed in insecure, low-paid roles that lack adequate protection under current laws. Council believes that the Employment Rights Bill is a vital step towards building a fairer economy and improving the lives of workers throughout the UK, addressing inequalities, raising living standards, and creating a modern, dignified workplace for all. Council resolves to: 1. Welcome the UK Labour Government's Employment Rights Bill and its potential to transform workplace rights. 2. Encourage local employers to prepare for these changes and align their practices with the Bill's principles. 3. Collaborate with trade unions and worker organisations to raise awareness of the Bill's benefits among Glasgow's workforce. 4. Urge the Scottish Government to support the principles of the Employment Rights Bill and work with the UK Government to ensure its successful implementation.".

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