As British Prime Minister, Theresa May puts forward her draft Brext deal to a rancorous House of Commons this morning, there seems little prospect of any dramatic labour market reforms should the deal proceed in its draft form, with much still remaining uncertain.

The Withdrawal Agreement seeks to maintain rules regarding many aspects of business relationship during the Transition Period, up to 31 December 2020. In most respects, the draft agreement indicates an acceptance of the status quo with the UK continuing to comply with EU standards.

With key ministers, including the Brexit Secretary resigning ahead of the presentation of the agreement to Parliament, most commentators believe Prime Minister May will struggle to win approval for the draft bill. However, without an agreement on this document, businesses should be concerned about the following issues as the timetable moves towards the UK’s exit from the European Union on 29 March 2019:

•     Rights of entry for work and travel

•     Rights of workers in the EU and UK

•     Recognition of professional qualifications and the right to carry on recognised professions

•     Enforcement of contractual provisions and judgements

•     Public procurement rules and the validity of framework agreements.