Cameron & Business Leaders meet over Jobs

The video discusses changes in employment law by David Cameron's government, aiming to make it easier for companies to hire by relaxing dismissal rules. It highlights the impact on businesses, especially small firms, and the reinstatement of a two-year probationary period. The video also covers the political and economic implications, with concerns about weakening worker rights and the effectiveness of these changes in reducing unemployment.

What is the main goal of the government's changes to employment law?

• To make it easier for companies to hire by easing firing regulations

• To increase taxes on large corporations

• To reduce the number of small businesses

• To strengthen workers' rights

What is one of the major changes expected in the employment law review?

• Reinstatement of a two-year probationary period

• Increase in minimum wage

• Abolishment of probationary periods

• Introduction of a three-year probationary period

What is a potential consequence of lodging a complaint against an employer under the new reforms?

• Automatic compensation for the employee

• Immediate dismissal of the complaint

• A new fee that is non-refundable

• A new fee that is refundable if the complaint is won

How might smaller firms be affected by the changes in employment law?

• They will have more resources to handle employee issues

• They will face challenges due to reduced support for dealing with problem employees

• They will be exempt from all new employment laws

• They will receive government subsidies

What is the TUC's concern regarding the government's employment law changes?

• That it will increase the power of trade unions

• That it will lead to higher unemployment rates

• That it will result in higher wages for all workers

• That it will create job opportunities at the expense of reducing others