Employment Law Background

Welcome to our Employment Law Hub. 

The UK Government’s proposed changes to Employment Law, announced to Parliament in the Employment Rights Bill, have been grabbing all the headlines, but there is more change being implemented and more still, in the pipeline.

 Here we bring everything into one easy to access location so that you can keep abreast of what’s going on, and more importantly find out the details of what you need to prepare for and when the changes will come into effect.

So, whether it’s the Employment Rights Bill, which is part of the first phase of the Government’s “Plan to Make Work Pay” as announced in Labour’s pre-election manifesto, The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, the Draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill or something else, keeping checking back – or sign-up to our newsletter for regular updates.

Employment Rights Bill Overview

• The Employment Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, is the first phase of delivering the Plan to Make Work Pay.
• This Bill will support employers, workers, and unions to get Britain moving forward and fulfils the Government’s commitment to introduce legislation within 100 days of taking office. It will also update and modernise the legislative framework in relation to employment rights.
• The Plan to Make Work Pay sets out how the government is aiming to:
  • Grow the economy
  • Raise living standards across the country
  • Create opportunities for all