At a glance
Changes to employment legislation include whistleblowing reforms
It also cover zero-hour contracts and family leave
It is the first of two bills introduced from the Department for Enterprise
Alex Wotton
BBC Isle of Man
Planned changes to Isle of Man employment law include reforms over whistleblowing, parental leave and zero-hour contracts.
The bill, introduced by the Department for Enterprise (DFE)are to enter the legislative branches in the House of Keys on Tuesday.
The reforms reflected the importance of the rights of employees and recognised the responsibilities of employers, Enterprise Minister Tim Johnstone said.
A "public interest test" would be introduced to change how whistleblowers were treated.
The reforms are being advanced following a public consultation.
Changes to parental leave included the "right to time off work to accompany a partner to antenatal appointments", shared parental leave and parental bereavement leave, a DFE spokeswoman said.
Meanwhile, there is to be a right to "a written statement of employment terms and conditions" on "day one", she said, for zero hours contracts.
Mr Johnstone said: "It was clear from the consultation responses received last year that there is broad support from the community and businesses for the proposed amendments."
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