Burnham unveils plans for a new law to stop non-compete clauses that 'trap' workers
Summary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled plans for a new law to prevent non-compete clauses which 'trap' workers, outlining them at the Innovation Nation Summit in Manchester on Friday 9 October, The Independent reports. Before his speech, City A.M. reported that he was expected to launch a crackdown on lengthy notice periods and non-compete clauses in employment contracts, in a bid to free up the jobs market for highly skilled workers. The Prime Minister had earlier set out plans to make the UK a world-leading 'innovation nation'.
Latest: Andy Burnham unveiled plans for a new law to stop non-compete clauses that 'trap' workers, outlining them at the Innovation Nation Summit in Manchester.
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How it unfolded
Friday 9 October
Andy Burnham unveiled plans for a new law to stop non-compete clauses that 'trap' workers, outlining them at the Innovation Nation Summit in Manchester.
- 07:44The IndependentBurnham unveils new law to stop non-compete clauses that 'trap' workers
- 07:18Birmingham MailAndy Burnham considering new work contract rules for millions of workers
- 06:35Evening StandardNon-compete clauses which ‘trap’ workers to be prevented under new law – Burnham
- 06:10The IndependentNon-compete clauses which ‘trap’ workers to be prevented under new law – Burnham
- 04:18City A.M.Burnham to clamp down on ‘unfair’ non-compete clauses
Thursday 8 October
- 18:02Financial TimesBurnham set to launch crackdown on non-compete clauses