Half of businesses unclear on new sexual harassment laws – HR Dept
One in three (33%) said they are not prepared for the changes, which start in October 2026.
Most HR teams not ready for Employment Rights Bill, finds Empowering People Group
Only 17% of HR leaders in companies with more than 500 staff had completed an impact assessment and drawn up an action plan.
Public sector unprepared for Employment Rights Bill changes, says expert
A last-minute change to the Employment Rights Bill could worsen the public sector’s lack of readiness, according to Kam Singh, director of law at Invicta Law.
Government drops day-one unfair dismissal rights in revised Employment Rights Bill
The change is intended to secure parliamentary support for the Employment Rights Bill and represents a significant dilution of Labour’s manifesto commitment.
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.
