“the cost to employers was "disproportionate" compared to how much it would help workers

“most of the extra costs would only come if businesses cancelled workers' shifts at the last minute

“the agency could impose constraints, including requiring officials to consider costs imposed on permit holders and their reliance on previously issued permits

“questioned whether the reforms would "actually deliver value for workers"

“taxing wealth takes capital out of these companies, limiting worker productivity gains and the growth in future wages

“retailers would also have to pay "hundreds of millions of pounds" to update their payroll systems

“businesses were "of course … going to grumble" about the policy

“"We are already facing a youth unemployment crisis – now is not the time to make it even more costly for employers to hire."