Four consultations seek views on new rights under the Employment Rights Bill, covering trade union access, union membership information, pregnancy and maternity protections, and bereavement leave.

The Employment Rights Bill has now cleared its final hurdles in the House of Commons, bringing Royal Assent within sight.

MPs have rejected most Lord's non-government amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, keeping key protections intact.

Workplace Compass: The Government’s latest amendments to the Employment Rights Bill would void NDA terms that prevent workers speaking out about harassment or discrimination. We explore what this could mean for employers in practice.

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.

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.