How The Proposed Upcoming Employment Law Changes Will Impact You
Significant changes to UK employment law are being proposed from mid-October, with changes that will shape the rights of employees across all sectors over the coming years. Whether you're employed or searching for your next opportunity, these updates will influence your workplace experience. Understanding what’s ahead is essential to ensure that you’re fully aware of your rights and how they might change.
Proposed Employment Law Changes:
- Immediate Protections from Day One
- Unified Employment Status
- Flexible Working as a Default Option
- Extended Time for Tribunal Claims
- Fairer Zero-Hours Contracts
- End to Fire-and-Rehire
- The Right to Disconnect
- Redundancy Consultation Reforms
- Expanded Bereavement Leave
- Pay Gap Reporting and Equal Pay
In addition to the proposed changes above, the new sexual harassment law in the UK, the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act, 2010) Act 2023, will take effect from October 26th, 2024.
If you’d like to know more about these proposed changes, head on over to our dedicated page. As the changes develop, we'll continue to provide updates and guidance on how they may affect your job or future employment opportunities.
The government aims to have the draft legislation ready within the first 100 days of taking office (around October 12th), followed by a consultation period that may extend for three months or more. Stay informed on these developments, as they could have significant implications for both current and future employment.