Navigating the 2024 UK Employment Law Reforms: Is Your Business Ready?
Navigating the 2024 UK Employment Law Reforms: Is Your Business Ready?
Starting in mid-October 2024, the UK employment law landscape is poised for significant reforms that will affect employers and employees across all sectors. With these proposals fast approaching, it's vital for businesses to stay informed and proactive. At Matchtech, we are here to help you navigate the updates, ensuring compliance and safeguarding your business.
The government plans to draft the new legislation within 100 days of being elected (around October 12th), followed by a consultation period that could last three months or more. What are some of the key proposed changes, and how might they impact your business?
Proposed Employment Law Changes:
- Day 1 Rights for Employees
- Simplified Employment Status
- Flexible Working as a Default Right
- Extended Tribunal Claim Deadlines
- Restrictions on Zero-Hours Contracts
- Ban on Fire-and-Rehire Practices
- Right to Disconnect
- Enhanced Collective Consultation Rights
- New Bereavement Leave Rights
- Pay Gap Reporting and Equal Pay Rights
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.
How We Can Help:
For more information on these proposed changes, visit our dedicated page. As the legislation evolves, we'll continue to provide updates and guidance on how they may affect your workforce and business operations.