In the Kings Speech on 17th July, the Prime Ministers briefing notes referenced the Employment Rights Bill, the full details of the Bill are still to be revealed, but it’s expected to cover:
- Day one rights for unfair dismissal (subject to a probation period)
- Making flexible working a default right from day one
- Enhanced redundancy protections for employees on or returning from maternity leave
- A ban on employers ‘firing and rehiring’ staff under less favourable terms and conditions.
- A ban on exploitative zero-hours contracts
- Improvements to statutory sick pay and the minimum wage
- Reform on collective redundancy consultation meaning employers must count staff across every location
- Greater protection for whistle-blowers
- Withdrawal of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act, which allows some employers to compel employees to work during a strike.
- Changes to trade union engagement
It’s not clear yet if all of the above will be in the Bill but Peach Law is here to help.
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