Workplace Compass: The Employment Rights Bill challenges how employers engage casual staff - but also offers choices. Here’s how to prepare.

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 in the health and social care sector who rely on overseas talent.

Flat-rate fee for minicab drivers did not breach protections for part-time workers under current legal test.

From January 2026, levy funding for new Level 7 apprenticeships will be limited to individuals aged under 22, as part of the Government’s focus on early-entry training.

Workplace Compass: The Employment Rights Bill marks a significant shift in the UK workplace landscape. While much of the focus is on new rights for individual workers, there are wider implications for how organisations engage with their people and manage change.

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