We are excited to announce our upcoming series of Trowers Tuesday webinars, which look at the Government's radical plans to change the workplace, introducing the biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation.
The government has delivered on its promise to introduce this legislation within the first 100 days in office! Alongside the Bill, a policy paper titled ‘Next Steps to Make Work Pay’ has been published, detailing the reforms and other non-statutory measures, including codes of practice and consultations planned for the future.
While the government’s ambition is clear, the journey to implement these reforms will be gradual. The Bill is not expected to pass into law until next summer, with many changes coming into effect no earlier than 2026. Consultations on the reforms are anticipated to begin in 2025.
Given the Bill’s extensive 158 pages, we have summarised the key provisions and proposed changes for you here.
22 October – Day one rights including the right to flexible working
This Q&As webinar session was recorded and can be viewed here:
5 November – The changes to the law on dismissal and reengagement. Can you still 'fire and re-hire' and when would you?
This session focused on fire and re-hire, otherwise known as dismissal and re-engagement. We looked at the status quo, the recently introduced code of practice, and the proposal in the Employment Rights Bill to heavily restrict fire and re-hire and what this means for employers.
This Q&As webinar session was recorded and can be viewed here:
12 November – changes to the law on zero hours contracts and offers of guaranteed hours
This session focused on zero hours contracts and the new requirement for employers to offer "guaranteed hours"; the current consultation on this and its potential application to agency workers and what employers need to do to get ready for this.
This Q&As webinar session was recorded and can be viewed here:
19 November – Introduction of collectively negotiated terms in schools and adult social care
This session focused on the radical change to implement collectively negotiated terms and conditions and remuneration across whole sectors. We looked at how that might work and the possible consequences, specifically for the adult social care sector, including tips on what to consider now.
This Q&As webinar session was recorded and can be viewed here:
