Workplace Compass: Employment Rights Bill hub

The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) continues to progress through Parliament, with the House of Lords recently concluding the second, third and fourth sittings of the Report Stage on 16, 21 and 23 July 2025. 

The fourth sitting of the House of Lords Report Stage took place on 23 July 2025. This update covers the latest amendments and government commitments as the Employment Rights Bill progresses.

The government's recent impact assessment offers further detail on the meaning of 'excepted agreements' under the proposed NDA restrictions in harassment and discrimination cases.

Proposals to block day-one unfair dismissal rights, extend whistleblowing protection, and consult on workplace AI among developments from the House of Lords Report Stage.

On 7 July 2025, the government tabled further amendments to the Employment Rights Bill ahead of its House of Lords Report Stage on 14 July. These proposed changes would tighten several aspects of the Bill and, if passed, could have important implications for employers.

The Government has confirmed when the major changes will take effect, with phased implementation running into 2027. Independent schools now have a valuable opportunity to plan ahead.

The Government has confirmed when the major changes will take effect, with phased implementation running into 2027.

As the Employment Rights Bill continues to work its way through Parliament, universities should be considering how the shift towards stronger protections for individuals will affect them and what changes they need to make to their existing practices and procedures.

The UK Government has published its long-promised White Paper setting out how it intends to reduce net migration. The proposed changes are likely to have a significant impact on employers who rely on overseas