Commenting on the government’s announcement of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, Dr Patrick Roach, General Secretary of NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union, said:
 
“Today’s announcements on the Employment Rights Bill are welcome progress towards greater employment protections for a just, democratic society. For too long, unscrupulous employers have acted with impunity and workers have – quite literally – paid the price.

“The amendments announced in the Bill, including those on the use of zero hours contracts, Statutory Sick Pay, and tackling non-compliance in the umbrella agency model will make a big difference to many teachers. Supply teachers in particular will benefit from these long overdue changes.
 
“We look forward to continued partnership with the government on this inspiring agenda for employment rights reform.”