---
title: Why companies are outsourcing contractor engagement ahead of the employment rights bill
description: The upcoming Employment Rights Bill is set to introduce the biggest shift in UK employment law for a generation, and with it comes renewed complexity for employers managing flexible workforces.
---

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# [Why companies are outsourcing contractor engagement ahead of the employment rights bill](https://blog.giantgroup.com/giant-blog/why-companies-are-outsourcing-contractor-engagement-ahead-of-the-employment-rights-bill)

 Written by [Daniel Haslam](https://blog.giantgroup.com/giant-blog/author/daniel-haslam) | Nov 5, 2025 12:41:40 PM

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