22.08.2024

New Government, New Employment Law

New Government, New Employment Law

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On 17 July 2024 the new Labour Government in the UK delivered its first King's Speech.

 This set out two employment-related bills it intends to introduce in the coming months.  The first is a new Employment Rights Bill and the second is an Equality (Race and Disability) Bill.

 Both pieces of legislation will have a major impact on employees’ rights and will require employers to revisit may of their practices and procedures to in order to protect themselves.

 Major changes include: 

  • banning zero hours contracts
  • ending the practice of ‘fire and re-hire’
  • making unfair dismissal available from day-one (subject to probationary periods
  • increasing parental leave, flexible working, sick pay rights and maternity protection
  • changing the definitions of ‘workers’ and ‘employees’
  • extending ‘equal pay’ rights to ethnic minorities and disabled people
  • changing the law relating to the minimum wage

 Most of the changes are still a little way off but business who anticipate these changes and are looking to review their policies and procedures with them in mind will remain ahead of the game.

If you need some help and support understanding the changes and how they affect your business do get in touch.

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