11/02/2009 - Delay urged over employment laws
Delay is being urged over the introduction of employment and other laws that might cost firms almost £800 million a year.
The Federation of Small Businesses has said that extending flexible working and staff holidays will hurt firms that are already struggling amid the worsening recession.
Chairman John Wright said: "The cost of new laws to small businesses this year is huge. They should be concentrating on keeping jobs rather than spending time and money carrying out paperwork.
"The FSB demands that the Government reconsider all regulation that will cost small firms. This is no time to hold small businesses up with extra costs and burdens. The Government should wait until October to see if the economy is in a stronger position to cope with this added pressure.
"In these tough economic times, small businesses are already battling with red tape and the burden and confusion of existing legislation. In 2008, we saw 57 new or altered pieces of regulation affecting small companies. A similar number is expected this year."
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