Government analysis says low-paid workers will benefit most, with some shift workers earning an extra £600 a year

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Employment rights reforms will cost businesses up to £5bn a year, the government’s own analysis has warned. But low-paid employees will see most of the benefit, with some shift workers earning an extra £600 a year.

In the analysis, the government acknowledges that businesses will end up paying more, including on reforms to sick pay, paternity leave and zero hours contracts as well as administrative costs.