We recommend that a taskforce of relevant enforcement bodies be established, alongside the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation and the Trades Union Congress, to assess the implications of technology in the workplace, to consider whether enforcement of labour laws is effective, and to make recommendations on whether further legislation is required. We recommend that the taskforce be asked to produce an initial report by autumn 2024. (Paragraph 86) Workers’ rights and protections

We recommend that a taskforce of relevant enforcement bodies be established, alongside the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation and the Trades Union Congress, to assess the implications of technology in the workplace, to consider whether enforcement of labour laws is effective, and to make recommendations on whether further legislation is required. We recommend that the taskforce be asked to produce an initial report by autumn 2024. (Paragraph 86) Workers’ rights and protections Type: recommendation | Number: 14 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The UK has one of the best workers’ rights records in the world. The 2019 manifesto pledged changes to enhance workers’ rights and support people to stay in work. We recognise that greater access to flexible working is often cited as a leading reason individuals would return to or stay in work. As p