Neil Carberry said: “The open questions in this consultation must signal a change of approach towards working in partnership with employers as well as unions.”
A coalition including the TUC, Child Poverty Action Group, Fawcett Society, Timewise and Young Women’s Trust said ministers should resist calls to weaken proposals.
The union body has urged the Government to “stand firm” in the face of attacks on the Employment Rights Bill.
Andy McDonald has called for a single worker status to end exploitative practices and boost Treasury revenues by £10bn annually, highlighting gaps in the Government’s Employment Rights Bill.
The BTC will hold a key evidence session on labour rights and supply chain integrity, questioning major retailers and officials as part of its inquiry into the Employment Rights Bill.
New TUC analysis reveals the number of people in insecure work in the UK has reached a record high of 4.1 million, with 1 in 8 workers now in precarious employment.
Labour's manifesto proposes sweeping workplace reforms to improve job quality, but the Resolution Foundation warns of risks and a cautious financial approach.