The government is consulting on how employers should implement the new requirement to inform workers of their right to join a trade union. Read our summary of the key proposals and practical implications.

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 Court of Appeal has confirmed that umbrella companies cannot treat separate assignments as a single continuous employment for tax purposes and that a failure to take proper advice on contractual arrangements can amount to carelessness leading to a loss of tax.

The government is consulting on how the new right for trade unions to access workplaces will operate in practice. Our summary highlights the main proposals and what they could mean for employers.

The House of Lords has reinserted a number of amendments previously rejected by the Commons, meaning the Employment Rights Bill will return for further consideration.

The Employment Rights Bill will introduce significant changes impacting employers across all industries. For pharmaceuticals and life sciences organisations, these changes come as workforce expectations evolve and sustainability becomes a marker of good governance. Employers that align legal compliance with fair and transparent employment practices will be best placed to attract and retain skilled talent in a competitive market.