Only 3% of employers believe Lords will back down on Employment Rights Bill, survey reveals
Employers are bracing for uncertainty as the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) returns to the House of Lords today.
Harper James welcomes proposed Government bereavement leave changes
Claire Cole, senior solicitor in Harper James' employment team, said: “It is a very welcome step towards recognising the reality of loss in the workplace."
BRC urges MPs to support amendments to Employment Rights Bill
Helen Dickinson said: "The Government must ensure that any delay to the Bill’s Royal Assent does not result in less consultation or a compressed implementation Roadmap."
Two million workers could lose unfair dismissal protection under Lords amendment, TUC warns
More than two million workers could be left without protection from unfair dismissal if peers in the House of Lords succeed in adding a six-month qualifying period to the Employment Rights Bill, the TUC has warned.
Many employers expect rise in industrial action due to new union rights – CIPD
Over half (56%) said working with trade unions could be beneficial, and 79% rated relations between managers and workers as good or very good.
Businesses anticipate rise in union activity following Employment Rights Bill
Over half of businesses (53%) expect an increase in union activity if plans to make it easier for trade unions to gain recognition go ahead.
Union engagement gives firms the edge on new employment rights, says UNISON
Christina McAnea, general secretary at UNISON, said: “The reforms are popular, long overdue and exactly what this country needs."
Coastal town workers to benefit from new employment rights agenda, says minister
Speaking with workers and business owners in the tourism sector in Llandudno, Justin Madders outlined how reforms in the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill will affect seaside economies.
22% of employers cite improving access to flexible working as biggest challenge – Ciphr
The survey found 21% of HR decision-makers were concerned about new legal protections for workers taking part in industrial action.
TUC tells Tory and Lib Dem Peers to “stop trying to block” stronger rights for millions of workers
The union body has urged the Government to “stand firm” in the face of attacks on the Employment Rights Bill.
House of Lords votes against day-one unfair dismissal rights
Instead, peers supported an amendment introducing a six-month qualifying period before employees become eligible to bring an unfair dismissal claim.
Acas welcomes Employment Rights Bill amendments on bereavement leave and NDAs
The new measures include formal bereavement leave entitlements for individuals who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, as well as restrictions on how NDAs can be used in the workplace.
