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.

In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court has confirmed that the equitable remedy of 'rectification' is available for collective agreements, even though they are typically legally unenforceable.

The new Government's first budget, announced on 30 October 2024, includes measures increasing employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the National Living Wage, adding to the financial pressures on charities.

New National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates will come into force from April 2025

The Government has confirmed it is exploring the establishment of a new body to ensure whistleblowers are properly protected, and their complaints effectively addressed.

On 26 October 2024, the new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent workplace sexual harassment took effect. Acas has now updated its sexual harassment guidance to take account of the new law.