Charities today operate in an environment where trust, fairness, and the wellbeing of staff and volunteers directly influence an organisation’s ability to deliver its mission. As employment laws evolve, understanding your workforce’s rights is essential to protect your reputation and ensure long-term sustainability. With that in mind, the upcoming Employment Rights Act (ERB) introduces a […]
What changes, and when? – a clear implementation timeline for employers The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) has now received Royal Assent and is formally the Employment Rights Act 2025. Despite the scale of the Act, almost all reforms require further regulations or Codes of Practice before they take effect. The Government has published an implementation […]
The Employment Rights Bill was published on 10th October 2024, with the Labour Government promising the biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation. The Bill includes, but is not limited to, new protection against unfair dismissal, changes to SSP, more guarantee to workers on zero-hour contracts and more protection from fire and re-hire. Now let’s […]
In this article, we will explore Labour’s proposed reforms to the Employment Tribunal system and their potential implications for businesses and employees. These reforms could include extending time periods for lodging claims, increasing caps on compensation, and introducing tougher penalties for breaches of employment law. There may also be penalties against individual directors for non-compliance. […]
With the announcement of a general election to take place sooner than we anticipated, on 4th July 2024, the UK prepares for a potential shift in political leadership. This article explores potential changes to employment law depending on which party comes to power, focusing on key areas such as workers’ rights, wages, and employment practices. […]
