Labour's Jobs Tax Criticized for Letting Young People Down
According to Greg Stafford MP, the Labour party's decision to increase employer National Insurance contributions has been dubbed a "jobs tax" by many, and has had a negative impact on young people's employment opportunities.
if it costs more to hire, fewer young people will get that crucial first chance at work.
This increase in cost has led to small businesses cutting back on weekend shifts and stopping the hiring of part-timers, resulting in fewer local opportunities for young people.
- High-street pubs and family-run cafés have been affected
- Local healthcare, logistics, and start-ups have also been impacted
The consequence is that young people are losing confidence, income, and independence due to lack of work experience.
Author's summary: Labour's jobs tax hurts young people's employment chances.
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