In response to the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK Government has launched a comprehensive inquiry into its handling of the crisis.

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

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.

The Employment Rights Bill proposes significant reforms to employment law, including new day-one rights for workers, limiting the use of zero hours contracts and making it more difficult to refuse flexible working requests.

Employers across the UK are set to face significant cost increases from April 2025, following changes announced in the Autumn 2024 Budget.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal's decision in Johnson v GT Gettaxi highlights the complexities of worker classification in the gig economy and its implications for app-based black cab drivers.