The Employment Rights Bill introduces landmark rights for zero-hours and low-hours workers, including guaranteed hours, reasonable notice of shifts, and compensation for late changes.

Workplace Compass: As employers prepare for National Insurance contributions and National Minimum Wage increases to take effect in April 2025, workforce resilience has never been more critical.

Tougher measures will be introduced to combat visa mismanagement, including bans on sponsorship and increased compliance obligations for employers.

In 2025, employers face important changes to employment law, including enhanced penalties for failure to collectively consult, increased staffing costs, and the implementation of neonatal leave and pay. Employers should act now to prepare for change.

The Employment Rights Bill has undergone significant amendments, introducing new provisions and revising existing ones to enhance worker protections and clarify employer obligations.

The first set of proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill introduces significant changes to workplace protections, including reforms to tribunal time limits, zero-hours contracts, public sector outsourcing, and trade union rights.