If the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill receives Royal Assent, a substantial body of regulations contained within EU retained law and covering employment standards and rights will cease to apply in the UK unless specifically preserved in some form. Great care will need to be taken in reviewing these regulations and determining how they should each be treated, to ensure that there is clarity and consistency in UK labour law.

If the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill receives Royal Assent, a substantial body of regulations contained within EU retained law and covering employment standards and rights will cease to apply in the UK unless specifically preserved in some form. Great care will need to be taken in reviewing these regulations and determining how they should each be treated, to ensure that there is clarity and consistency in UK labour law. Type: conclusion | Number: 29 | Paragraph: 160 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The Government welcomes the Committee’s acknowledgement of our support for the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill. We recognise the benefits flexible working can bring and we are committed to supporting individuals and businesses to find flexible work arrangements that work for both sides.