Employment Rights Bill – where we are now, what to expect next

Darren Newman joins us to unpack the complexities of the Employment Rights Bill, soon to become the Employment Rights Act. We explore the bill’s sweeping scope and discuss the practical implications for UK businesses. Listeners will gain expert insight into what’s coming, what remains uncertain and how HR teams can prepare for the most significant overhaul of employment law in decades.

Listen now for actionable insights, expert analysis, and a look at what’s next for HR.

Key takeaways

• Major upcoming reforms include electronic balloting for unions, a ban on fire and rehire, and new rights for unfair dismissal and zero-hours contracts.
• The bill’s implementation will require extensive consultations, with many technical and political decisions still pending – especially around guaranteed hours and zero-hours contracts.
• Employers should prepare for new liabilities, such as third-party harassment, and expect updates to codes of practice, particularly for flexible working and disciplinary procedures.
• HR teams will need to stay agile, as many details will only emerge through future government consultations and secondary legislation.

Brightmine host

Robert Shore
HR Markets Insights Editor, Brightmine

Guest speakers

Darren Newman
Employment Lawyer and Consultant Editor, Brightmine