The Employment Rights Bill; Employment Law Changes Are Coming

On the 10 th October 2024 the Government introduced into Parliament the Employment Rights Bill. The Bill looks at 28 different employment law reforms, some of which are quite radical and will result in a huge change to employment law, including establishing day one right for employees to bring claims for unfair dismissal, subject to a statutory probationary period. There is the introduction of statutory bereavement leave. Also, to prevent zero hours contracts from being abused such workers will be entitled to guaranteed hours
reflecting actual, average hours worked.

The current statutory sick pay (SSP) three-day waiting period and the lower earnings limit will be removed, and flexible working will become the default where practical.

This is to name just a few of the changes!

Watch this space – we will produce further blogs to keep you updated.

If you need employment law advice or representation as an employee or employer then please do get in touch. Our employment law specialist, Jennifer Carpenter, solicitor/partner
has over 25 years experience in this field.