Will UK workers lose their rights and entitlements after Brexit?

By Gemma Jimmison
Published 11th Feb 2019, 13:48 BST
Updated 12th Feb 2019, 05:21 BST
Many workers' rights laws, such as health and safety, come from the EUMany workers' rights laws, such as health and safety, come from the EU
Many workers' rights laws, such as health and safety, come from the EU
The EU is responsible for a lot of laws regarding workers' rights.

This includes equal pay, the European Working Time Directive, health and safety in the workplace, annual leave and maternity pay. Will this change after March 29?

A. The short answer is no.

The government has brought into force The Great Repeal Bill. This will convert all EU law, where possible, into UK law from the day we leave. The same rules and laws will apply on the day after exit as on the day before.

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Many workers' rights laws, such as health and safety, come from the EUMany workers' rights laws, such as health and safety, come from the EU
Many workers' rights laws, such as health and safety, come from the EU
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