Workplace Compass: As the government refines one of its flagship employment reforms, the latest amendments raise important questions for employers planning contractual change.

The Employment Rights Bill is without doubt the most significant piece of Employment Law to be introduced in the last 20 years or so. There is a lot in the Bill from the introduction of day 1 unfair dismissal rights to the establishment of the Fair Work Agency.

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.

A recent Court of Appeal decision offers reassurance to school employers that external job applicants are not protected by whistleblowing detriment laws, but a cautious approach to complaints in recruitment remains advisable.

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

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.